History
This famous ride warned that the British were coming.
Who is Paul Revere?
This bird has been America's national bird since 1782.
What is the bald eagle?
These colorful displays light up the night sky on Independence Day.
What are fireworks?
This city is the capital of the United States.
What is Washington, D.C.?
The Declaration of Independence was adopted in this year.
What is 1776?
He is known as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from this country.
What is France?
These outdoor meals often feature burgers, hot dogs, and corn on the cob.
What are barbecues (or cookouts)?
Mount Rushmore is located in this state.
What is South Dakota?
Americans consume an estimated 150 million of these on the Fourth of July.
What are hot dogs?
This man served as George Washington's vice president and second U.S. president.
Who is John Adams?
This famous bell in Philadelphia is known for its historic crack.
What is the Liberty Bell?
Communities often organize these events featuring marching bands and floats.
What are parades?
The Declaration of Independence was signed in this Pennsylvania city.
What is Philadelphia?
The famous phrase "John Hancock" has become another way of referring to this.
What is a signature?
The first battles of the Revolutionary War took place here.
What are Lexington and Concord?
Known as the "Father of the Constitution," he later became the fourth U.S. president.
Who is James Madison?
Many cities conclude their Independence Day celebrations with a performance of this patriotic song by John Philip Sousa.
What is "The Stars and Stripes Forever"?
This is the largest U.S. state by area.
What is Alaska?
This Founding Father was the oldest person to sign the Declaration of Independence at age 70.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This 1781 battle effectively ended the Revolutionary War.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
The U.S. national anthem was inspired by the defense of this fort during the War of 1812.
What is Fort McHenry?
This annual event in New York features contestants eating as many hot dogs as possible in 10 minutes.
What is Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest?
This state is nicknamed the "First State."
What is Delaware?
Although July 4 is celebrated as Independence Day, the Continental Congress actually voted for independence on this earlier date in 1776.
What is July 2, 1776?