American History
On what date is Independence Day celebrated?
July 4
Which country invented fireworks?
China
What food is most associated with Fourth of July cookouts?
Hot Dogs
Who was America's first president?
George Washington
How many stars are on the U.S. flag?
50
In what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776
What three basic ingredients make traditional fireworks?
Gunpowder, metal salts, and a fuse.
About how many hot dogs do Americans eat on the Fourth of July each year?
About 150 million
Which president appears on the $1 bill?
George Washington
How many stripes are on the U.S. flag?
13
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What creates the different colors in fireworks?
Metal salts
What famous eating contest happens every July 4?
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Which president was born on July 4?
Calvin Coolidge
What is America's national bird?
Bald eagle
Which city was the Declaration of Independence signed in?
Philadelphia
Which color is considered the hardest to make in fireworks?
Blue
What dessert is often called "as American as..."?
Apple Pie
Which president was famously rumored to have gotten stuck in a bathtub?
William Howard Taft
What famous cracked bell symbolizes American independence?
Liberty Bell
True or False: Most delegates signed the Declaration on July 4.
False
When were fireworks first recorded?
200 bc
Which summer fruit is famous for being eaten at Fourth of July picnics?
Watermelon
Which president also died on July 4, 1831?
James Monroe
Which two Founding Fathers both died on July 4, 1826?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams