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What is another name for the 4th of July?
What is another name for the 4th of July?
Independence Day
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th?
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th?
Two
Which three of the first five presidents died on the 4th of July?
Which three of the first five presidents died on the 4th of July?
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What president was born on the 4th of July?
What president was born on the 4th of July?
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What other countries celebrate the 4th of July?
What other countries celebrate the 4th of July?
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When did Congress declare the 4th of July a federal holiday?
When did Congress declare the 4th of July a federal holiday?
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What day did most signers of the Declaration of Independence actually sign the document?
What day did most signers of the Declaration of Independence actually sign the document?
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What country gained full independence from the United States on July 4, 1946?
What country gained full independence from the United States on July 4, 1946?
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What is the meaning behind the red, white, and blue colors of the American flag?
What is the meaning behind the red, white, and blue colors of the American flag?
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Which city hosts the nation's largest fireworks display?
Which city hosts the nation's largest fireworks display?
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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Who is believed to have made the first American flag?
Who is believed to have made the first American flag?
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How many American flags are on the moon?
How many American flags are on the moon?
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What is America's national anthem and what year was it signed into law?
What is America's national anthem and what year was it signed into law?
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What two well-known American anthems were contenders for becoming the national anthem?
What two well-known American anthems were contenders for becoming the national anthem?
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Which state was last added to the USA and in what year was it added?
Which state was last added to the USA and in what year was it added?
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How many rays are on the crown of the Statue of Liberty?
How many rays are on the crown of the Statue of Liberty?
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Who are known as America's Founding Fathers?
Who are known as America's Founding Fathers?
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What country gave the Statue of Liberty to America and in what year was it given?
What country gave the Statue of Liberty to America and in what year was it given?
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What figure does the Statue of Liberty represent?
What figure does the Statue of Liberty represent?
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How many windows are there in the crown of the Statue of Liberty?
How many windows are there in the crown of the Statue of Liberty?
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Why are Lady Liberty's feet among a broken shackle and chains, with her right foot raised?
Why are Lady Liberty's feet among a broken shackle and chains, with her right foot raised?
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How much money did it cost to build the Statue of Liberty?
How much money did it cost to build the Statue of Liberty?
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What four faces are carved into Mount Rushmore?
What four faces are carved into Mount Rushmore?
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What state is Mount Rushmore located in?
What state is Mount Rushmore located in?
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Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
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Out of the Founding Fathers who became president, who was the only one who did not attend college?
Out of the Founding Fathers who became president, who was the only one who did not attend college?
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Who are the two presidents who had a son also become president?
Who are the two presidents who had a son also become president?
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What is symbolic about the Liberty Bell?
What is symbolic about the Liberty Bell?
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What word is misspelled on the Liberty Bell?
What word is misspelled on the Liberty Bell?
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What city is the Liberty Bell located?
What city is the Liberty Bell located?
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What was the main reason the U.S. declared independence?
What was the main reason the U.S. declared independence?
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How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
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In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
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Who was the King of England when the colonies declared their independence?
Who was the King of England when the colonies declared their independence?
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How many hotdogs are consumed on July 4th each year?
How many hotdogs are consumed on July 4th each year?
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Does the Liberty Bell still ring today?
Does the Liberty Bell still ring today?
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Why were the stars in a circle on the first flag?
Why were the stars in a circle on the first flag?
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How tall is the Statue of Liberty?
How tall is the Statue of Liberty?
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What year was the Pledge of Allegiance officially recognized?
What year was the Pledge of Allegiance officially recognized?
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Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?
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Study Notes
4th of July Trivia
- Independence Day is another name for the 4th of July.
- The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.
- Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th.
- Presidents John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe all died on July 4th.
- Calvin Coolidge is the only U.S. president born on the 4th of July.
- Several countries, including Denmark, England, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden, celebrate the 4th of July.
- Congress declared July 4th a federal holiday on June 28, 1870.
- Most signers of the Declaration actually signed it on August 2, 1776.
- The Philippines gained full independence from the United States on July 4, 1946.
- The red, white, and blue colors of the American flag represent hardiness and valor (red), purity and innocence (white), and vigilance, perseverance, and justice (blue).
- New York City hosts the largest fireworks display in the nation.
- Thomas Jefferson authored the Declaration of Independence.
- Betsy Ross is traditionally believed to have made the first American flag.
- Six American flags are on the moon.
- The national anthem, "Star Spangled Banner," was signed into law in 1931.
- Competing anthems for the national anthem included "America the Beautiful" and "My Country 'Tis of Thee."
- Hawaii was the last state added to the USA, joining in 1959.
- The Statue of Liberty's crown features seven rays, symbolizing the seven continents and oceans.
- Founding Fathers include George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, James Monroe, and Benjamin Franklin.
- France gifted the Statue of Liberty to America in 1886.
- The Statue of Liberty represents Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom.
- The crown of the Statue of Liberty has twenty-five windows.
- Lady Liberty's raised foot over broken shackles symbolizes moving away from oppression.
- The Statue of Liberty's construction cost over $500,000 (over $10 million today).
- Mount Rushmore features the faces of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt and is located in South Dakota.
- Francis Scott Key wrote "Star Spangled Banner."
- George Washington was the only Founding Father-turned-president who did not attend college.
- John Adams and George H.W. Bush are the only U.S. presidents whose sons also became presidents.
- The Liberty Bell symbolizes freedom from slavery and is located in Philadelphia.
- Pennsylvania is misspelled as "Pensylvania" on the Liberty Bell.
- The main reason for U.S. independence was taxation without representation.
- The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 individuals.
- The Declaration was signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- King George III ruled England when the colonies declared independence.
- Americans consume approximately 150 million hot dogs each July 4th.
- The Liberty Bell last rang in 1835 due to a crack and no longer rings today.
- The stars on the first flag were arranged in a circle to show the equality of the colonies.
- The Statue of Liberty stands 151 feet tall.
- The Pledge of Allegiance was officially recognized in 1945 and was written by Francis Bellamy, a Baptist minister.
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Test your knowledge about Independence Day with this fun trivia quiz. Discover interesting facts about the Declaration of Independence and the significance of July 4th in American history. Perfect for anyone looking to celebrate and learn more about this important holiday.
