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This document was signed in the Pennsylvania State House in 1776

The Declaration of Independence

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He co-founded the Sons of Liberty, engineered the Boston Tea Party, and served as a delegate to the Continental Congress, where he championed independence and signed the Declaration of Independence.

Sam Adams

100

What patriotic march was written by John Philip Sousa? 

Stars and Stripes Forever 

100

Alexander Hamilton is buried at the Trinity Churchyard which city

New York


100

What bird did Benjamin Franklin want to become the national bird? 

A turkey

200

This document guarantees the fundamental personal liberties and explicitly limits the power of the federal government.

The Bill of Rights

200

A vital diplomat, the first Vice President, and the second U.S. President.

John Adams

200

Who sings Born in the USA? 

Bruce Springsteen

200

The first capitol of the United States was where?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

200

Who was the President of Congress when the Declaration of Independence was signed? 

John Hancock

300

This was an act of protest on December 16, 1773 during the American Revolution.

Boston Tea Party

300

He is the only person to have signed all three foundational documents that established the U.S.: the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Paris, and the United States Constitution.

Benjamin Franklin

300

What song has the lyrics, “You’re a high flying flag and forever in peace may you wave?”

Grand Ol’ Flag 

300

It  was the largest town in the Thirteen Colonies until Philadelphia outgrew it in the mid-18th century.

Boston

300

Which of the 13 colonies was the last to approve independence? 

New York

400

What year was the American Revolution officially over?

1783

400

He was one of colonial America's most skilled silversmiths and artisans.

Paul Revere

400

What patriotic song was written by Irving Berlin? 

God Bless America 

400

Which city hosts Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on the 4th of July? 

New York City (Coney Island)

400

How many original copies of the Declaration of Independence are believed to exist today? 

26

500

Following a disastrous string of defeats, George Washington's Continental Army wintered there from December 19, 1777, to June 19, 1778, facing severe disease and starvation

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Valley Forge

500

He was a prominent American patriot and a key figure in the early years of the United States, best known for his bold signature on the Declaration of Independence.

John Hancock

500

What battle inspired the Star Spangled Banner? 

Battle of Baltimore 

500

What city is home to the Freedom Trail? 

Boston 

500

Which of the founding fathers died on July 4th, 50 years to the day that the declaration was signed? 

Thomas Jefferson