Years
The United States of America declared Independence in what year?
1776
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What city is the first to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In 1778 George Washington celebrated Independence Day by giving what to his soldiers?
Rum
What is the most popular way Americans celebrate the 4th of July?
Barbecue Picnic
What year did the Revolutionary War end?
1783
What American President was born July 4th, 1872?
Calvin Coolidge
What colony was first settled?
Virginia (Jamestown)
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56 men
Approximately how many fireworks displays take place across America on July 4th?
14,000
What document was signed on July 4th, 1776?
The Declaration of Independence
Who sewed the first American flag in May or June of 1776?
Betty Ross
What is the location of the famous July 4th Hot Dog Contest?
Coney Island
Where is the original Declaration of Independence kept?
Washington D.C National Archives
Approximately how many hotdogs do Americans eat on the 4th of July?
150 million
How many original colonies were there?
13
Which two presidents died on July 4th, 1826?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
What state is Mount Rushmore in?
South Dakota
What is the national anthem of the US?
The Star Spangled Banner
What pie is most popular on the Fourth of July?
Apple Pie
What do the stars on the American flag represent?
States
Who rode to warn that the British were coming?
Paul Revere
What country gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States as a gift?
France
What treaty ended the Revolutionary War?
Treaty of Paris
What is the national flower of the United States?
Rose