4th of July Trivia Quiz

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.

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.