4th of July BBQ
Name your favorite BBQ food.
Potato salad, fries, watermelon...?
Who has the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
How many amendments are there to the U.S. Constitution?
27
How many original colonies were there? Bonus: Name them.
13! Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Which American pop artist sang "Firework"?
Katy Perry
What is the most popular food amongst Americans to grill on the 4th of July?
Burgers (85% of American households will grill burgers on the 4th)
When was Hawaii admitted as the 50th state in the US?
March 12, 1959
The Fourth of July is a federal holiday commemorating what historical act?
What is the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America?
Name the document that outlines the supreme law of the US.
The US Constitution.
Rocket/Bomb Pop
What is the most popular grilled side dish during the 4th of July?
Corn (41% of American households will grill corn)
Name the significance of the stars and stripes design of the US flag.
50 stars for 50 states. 13 stripes for 13 colonies.
Name the man who gave the 'I Have a Dream' speech.
MLK Jr
Moments after he shot Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth shouted a phrase to the crowd at Ford's Theater. Tell us the phrase, and its English translation. Bonus point: Name the U.S. state that has this quote on its state flag.
"Sic Semper Tyrannis" meaning "Thus Always to Tyrants". Virginia.
Complete the lyrics of the first stanza of a popular American song, This Land is Your Land. "This land is your land, this land is my land
From California to the New York island..."
"From the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters;
This land was made for you and me."
How many cases of beer are consumed during the 4th of July? (Guesses can be within 5 million of answer)
68.3 million
Who designed the original "Stars and Stripes" flag for usage during the Revolutionary War
Betsy Ross
The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution are commonly referred to as what name? Bonus: Name one of the amendments.
The Bill of Rights.
Article the second... No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened.
Article the third... Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Article the fourth... A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Article the fifth... No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Article the sixth... The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Article the seventh... No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Article the eighth... In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
Article the ninth... In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Article the tenth... Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Name the Founding Fathers that went on to become US Presidents.
Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison served as the first four presidents.
Complete the stanza "Bye, Bye Miss American Pie, drove my Chevy to..."
"...the levee, but the levee was dry. Them good 'ol boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye, singin' this'll be the day that I die, this'll be the die that I die."
What is the origin of the word "barbeque/barbecue"?
The Spanish word "barbacoa", which is derivative of the Arawak barbacoa which means "wooden frame on posts"
Name the author of "The Star Spangled Banner". Bonus: when and where
Francis Scott Key while he was captured in a battle at Baltimore/Fort McHenry during the War of 1812 (against the British).
Name the five members of the Committee of Five who drafted the Declaration of Independence.
Who are John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman.
The Battle of Little Bighorn, fought between the U.S. 7th Cavalry and, primarily, the Lakota Sioux tribe, is famously remembered as being the final resting place of U.S. Lt. Colonel George Custer. Name one of the two commanders of the Native American forces during this battle.
Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Chief Gall
Who sings "Born in the USA"?
Bruce Springsteen