Fourth of July
U.S. History
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Fourth of July Stats
100

When folded properly, the American flag becomes this shape.

What is a triangle?

100

This document was adopted on July 4, 1776.

What is the Declaration of Independence?

100

How many times does the Liberty Bell ring on each Independence Day?

A. 50

B. 5

C. 13

D. 20

What is 13?

100

"Today, we celebrate our Independence Day!"

What is Independence Day (1996)?

100

This is roughly how many hotdogs are eaten on the Fourth of July.

A. 150,000

B. 2,000,000

C. 150,000,000

D. 300,000,000

What is 150,000,000?

200

This structure in New York Harbor is a global symbol of freedom.

What is the Statue of Liberty?

200

This war led to America's independence from Britain.

What is the American Revolutionary War?

200

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest (hosted each year on Independence Day since 1972) is hosted here.

A. Coney Island, New York

B. Chicago, Illinois

C. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

D. San Antonio, Texas

What is Coney Island, New York?

200

"What's going on? - It's either the Fourth of July, or someone's trying to kill us!"

What is Spaceballs?

200

This is roughly how many firework displays occur during the Fourth of July.

A. 6,000

B. 14,000

C. 21,000

D. 1,000,000

What is 14,000?

300

This patriotic song often accompanies Independence Day celebrations and sporting events.

What is "The Star-Spangled Banner?"

300

He was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

300

Fill in the blank: "No taxation without _____."

What is "representation?"

300

"Thanksgiving without turkey is like the Fourth of July with no apple pie or Friday with no two pizzas!"

What is Friends?

300

This is the distance of the longest parade (in miles) in the nation.

A. 1.5 miles

B. 2 miles

C. 3 miles

D. 4.5 miles

What is 3 miles (170 entries and 2,500 participants) in Alameda, California

400

This state imports the largest value of fireworks per person. (Second place wasn't even close.)

A. Missouri

B. Wisconsin

C. Nebraska

D. North Carolina

A. What is Missouri? ($20.40 per resident)

Nebraska: $11.83, Kansas $10.70 were next. Least are Massachusetts at $0.01, North Carolina at $0.03, and the District of Columbia at $0.06.

400

The Declaration of Independence was signed in this city.

What is Philadelphia?

400

The first battles of the American Revolution.

What are the battles of Lexington and Concord?

400

"History began on July Fourth, 1776. Everything before that was a mistake."

What is Parks and Rec?

400

Approximately this much money is spent on fireworks for the Fourth of July each year.

A. 1.2 billion

B. 2.8 billion

C. 5 billion

D. 10 billion

What is 2.8 billion?

500

The Fourth of July became a federal holiday in this year. 

A. 1780

B. 1790

C. 1850

D. 1870

What is 1870?

500

This U.S. President was the only one to have signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Who is John Hancock?

500

The number of people who signed both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

A. 5

B. 12

C. 14

D. 6

What is 6? (Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, George Read, James Wilson, Robert Morris, and George Clymer)

500

"You look like the Fourth of July! Makes me want a hot dog real bad!"

What is Legally Blonde 2?

500
This is the number of stars and stripes on the American flag.

13 red and white stripes, 50 stars