Colonies and Independence
The 4th of July
Food and Fireworks
Revolutionary War
Revolutionary War II
100

Who ruled England when the Colonies established independence?
 

King George III

100

What is the location of the nation’s oldest 4th of July parade?
 

Bristol, Rhode Island

100

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest has happened on each Independence Day since 1972. Where does the competition take place?

Coney Island, New York

100

What saying, associated with the British taxing the Colonies, is often referred to as a pillar in the American Revolution?
 

“No taxation without representation”

100

What were the first battles of the American Revolution?

The battles of Lexington and Concord

200

How many people were estimated to be living in the Colonies when they gained independence?  

2.5 million

200

What was the first state to declare the 4th of July a state holiday?

Massachusetts

200

 According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, roughly how many hot dogs are eaten on the 4th of July?

150 million

200

How many people were killed during the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770?

5

200

Who led the Continental Army during the war?

George Washington

300

Which city hosted the first official Independence Day celebration on July 4, 1777?

Philadelphia

300

What year was the 4th of July declared a national holiday?

1870

300

According to the National Retail Federation, how much money are people expected to pay, on average, for the food for their 4th of July bash this year?

$93.34

300

What was dumped into Boston Harbor on Dec. 16, 1773, to protest Britain taxing the Colonies?

Tea

300

Who led the British Army during the war?

Major General William Howe

400

When was the first 4th of July celebration held at the White House?
 

July 4, 1801, when Thomas Jefferson was president

400

Which three U.S. presidents died on the 4th of July?

John Adams (July 4, 1826), Thomas Jefferson (July 4, 1826) and James Monroe (July 4, 1831)

400

What is the largest 4th of July fireworks display in the U.S.?

The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks celebration in New York City

400

What is the name of the man who made a midnight ride to Lexington, Massachusetts, to warn residents the British were coming?

Paul Revere

400

What nickname was used for British soldiers during the Revolution?

The Red Coats

500

How many times does the Liberty Bell ring on each Independence Day?

13 times


500

On the flip side, which president was born on the 4th of July?

Calvin Coolidge (July 4, 1872)

500

According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, how much did Americans spend on fireworks in 2023?

$2.3 billion

500

What was the start date of the Revolutionary War?

April 19, 1775

500

Which side won the Siege of Boston: the British or the Americans?

Americans