Fourth of July Jeopardy

Founding Fathers

100

This "Father of Our Country" was the first U.S. president.

(Who is George Washington?)

200

He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

(Who is Thomas Jefferson?)

300

This Founding Father is on the $100 bill.

(Who is Benjamin Franklin?)

400

The U.S. Constitution was signed in this city.

(What is Philadelphia?)

500

He was known for his large signature on the Declaration of Independence.

(Who is John Hancock?)

National Symbols

100

This bird is the national emblem of the United States.

(What is the bald eagle?)

200

The stripes on the U.S. flag represent these.

(What are the original 13 colonies?)

300

This patriotic song starts with "O say can you see".

(What is the Star-Spangled Banner?)

400

This U.S. monument was a gift from France.

(What is the Statue of Liberty?)

500

The Liberty Bell is located in this U.S. city.

(What is Philadelphia?)

Historic Places

100

This home of the President is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

(What is the White House?)

200

This mountain features the faces of four U.S. presidents.

(What is Mount Rushmore?)

300

This is the location of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

(What is Independence Hall?)

400

This national park is known for its geyser named Old Faithful.

(What is Yellowstone?)

500

This city is known for the historic Boston Tea Party.

(What is Boston?)

American Holidays

100

This holiday celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence

(What is Independence Day?)

200

This November holiday honors military veterans.

(What is Veterans Day?)

300

This holiday is celebrated on the last Monday of May to honor those who died in military service.

(What is Memorial Day?)

400

This holiday in February celebrates George Washington's birthday.

(What is Presidents' Day?)

500

This holiday in September honors the American labor movement.

(What is Labor Day?)

Famous Landmarks

100

This giant statue in New York Harbor represents freedom.

(What is the Statue of Liberty?)

200

This bell is famous for its crack and represents American independence.

(What is the Liberty Bell?)

300

This memorial in Washington D.C. honors the 16th president of the United States.

(What is the Lincoln Memorial?)

400

This memorial honors those who served in the Vietnam War.

(What is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?)

500

This landmark in San Francisco is known for its red color and suspension design.

(What is the Golden Gate Bridge?)