Declaration of Independence
What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776
What 1773 protest involved colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor?
Boston Tea Party
Which patriotic song became the U.S. national anthem in 1931?
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
How many branches of the U.S. government are there?
3
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
Which city is considered the birthplace of American independence?
Philadelphia
Which victory convinced France to join the war on the American side?
Battle of Saratoga
Fireworks were first invented in what country?
China
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Which philosopher's ideas about natural rights strongly influenced the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Which Founding Father helped secure French support for the Revolution?
Benjamin Franklin
Which president was born on July 4?
Calvin Coolidge
How long is a U.S. president's term?
4 years
Which Founding Father was the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
What phrase in the Declaration refers to rights that cannot be taken away?
Unalienable Rights
What winter encampment became famous for hardship and perseverance during 1777–1778?
Valley Forge
Which two presidents died on July 4, 1826?
John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
How many U.S. Senators does each state have
2
Which Founding Father was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence
Edward Rutledge
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
What treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War?
Treaty of Paris
What do the colors of the American flag traditionally symbolize?
How many voting members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
435
Who presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
George Washington