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What was the purpose of the celebrations in the colonies during the 1760s and early '70s?
What was the purpose of the celebrations in the colonies during the 1760s and early '70s?
- To honor King George III
- To proclaim loyalty to Parliament
- To proclaim resistance to Parliament's legislation (correct)
- To proclaim the end of monarchy
What did most people sign on July 2?
What did most people sign on July 2?
- The Declaration of Independence (correct)
- The Bill of Rights
- The Constitution
- The Emancipation Proclamation
What was done to the statue of King George III in the Bowling Green section of Manhattan?
What was done to the statue of King George III in the Bowling Green section of Manhattan?
- It was placed in a museum.
- It was melted into musket balls. (correct)
- It was painted with graffiti.
- It was moved to another location.
How did many towns mark the first days of independence in the summer of 1776?
How did many towns mark the first days of independence in the summer of 1776?
When did Independence Day become a federal holiday?
When did Independence Day become a federal holiday?
How did the citizens of Savannah react to the news of the Declaration of Independence?
How did the citizens of Savannah react to the news of the Declaration of Independence?
What is the number one holiday for beer sales in the U.S.?
What is the number one holiday for beer sales in the U.S.?
What happened to the King George III's coat of arms in Philadelphia?
What happened to the King George III's coat of arms in Philadelphia?
What did the mock funeral for the king symbolize?
What did the mock funeral for the king symbolize?
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Study Notes
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Independence Day is celebrated on July 4, but the Declaration of Independence wasn't actually signed on that day. It was adopted on July 2 and signed by most people a month later.
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Americans traditionally eat hot dogs on Independence Day, and three presidents have died on July 4.
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Independence Day became a federal holiday in 1870.
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As of 2016, July 4 was the number one holiday for beer sales in the U.S.
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The Fourth of July is a national holiday in the United States.
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Americans celebrate by celebrating their independence from Britain.
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There are many traditions associated with the Fourth of July, including eating salmon and watching fireworks.
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The Fourth of July is a federal holiday in the United States.
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