Random historical facts
This document officially declared the United States' independence from Great Britian.
What is The Declaration of Independence.
This summer fruit is known for its high water content and is often enjoyed at picnics.
What is Watermelon.
This was dumped into Boston Harbor on December 16,1773 to protest Britain taxing the Colonies?
What is Tea.
This is the first state to declare the 4th of July a state holiday.
What is Massachusetts.
This is the name of the National Anthem of the United States.
What is The Star Spangled Banner.
This is the nickname used for British soldiers during the Revolution.
What are The Red Coats.
This is the largest 4th of July fireworks display in the United States.
What is Macy's 4th of July Fireworks celebration in NYC.
This is the famous bell that rings every 4th of July in Philadelphia.
What is The Liberty Bell.
According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, roughly how many hot dogs are eaten on the 4th of July?
A-10 Billion
B-150 million
C-5,000
What is B-150 million.
He led the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
Who is George Washington.
Which year was the 4th of July declared a national holiday:
A-1870
B-1776
C-1910
What is A-1870.
This president was born on July 4th and served as the 30th President of the United States.
Who is Calvin Coolidge.
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest has happened on each independence day since 1972. Where does this competition take place?
A-Puerto Rico
B-Coney Island,NY
C-Minnesota
What is B-Coney Island,NYC
This is where the Continental Army stayed during the winter of 1777-1778.
What is Valley Forge.
This is the number of people who signed the Declaration of Independence.
What is 56.
This American city hosted the first public 4th of July celebration.
What is Philadelphia.
It happened on July 4,1777.
This Native American cooking technique is often credited as the origin of barbecues.
A-Pit-Roasting
or,
B-?????
What is Pit-roasting.
This was the name of the treaty signed on September 3,1783, that officially recognized American Independence.
What is The Treaty of Paris.
This is the number of times the Libertybell rings on Independence Day.
What is 13 times.