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4th of July Trivia Quiz
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4th of July Trivia Quiz

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What is another name for the 4th of July?

Independence Day

What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

1776

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?

<p>John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe</p> Signup and view all the answers

What president was born on the 4th of July?

<p>Calvin Coolidge</p> Signup and view all the answers

What other countries celebrate the 4th of July?

<p>Denmark, England, Norway, Portugal, Sweden</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Congress declare the 4th of July a federal holiday?

<p>June 28, 1870</p> Signup and view all the answers

What day did most signers of the Declaration of Independence actually sign the document?

<p>August 2, 1776</p> Signup and view all the answers

What country gained full independence from the United States on July 4, 1946?

<p>The Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning behind the red, white, and blue colors of the American flag?

<p>Red stands for hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city hosts the nation's largest fireworks display?

<p>New York City</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

<p>Thomas Jefferson</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is believed to have made the first American flag?

<p>Betsy Ross</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many American flags are on the moon?

<p>Six</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is America's national anthem and what year was it signed into law?

<p>Star Spangled Banner; 1931</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two well-known American anthems were contenders for becoming the national anthem?

<p>America the Beautiful and My Country 'Tis of Thee</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which state was last added to the USA and in what year was it added?

<p>Hawaii; 1959</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many rays are on the crown of the Statue of Liberty?

<p>Seven</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are known as America's Founding Fathers?

<p>George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, James Monroe, Benjamin Franklin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What country gave the Statue of Liberty to America and in what year was it given?

<p>France; 1886</p> Signup and view all the answers

What figure does the Statue of Liberty represent?

<p>Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many windows are there in the crown of the Statue of Liberty?

<p>Twenty five</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are Lady Liberty's feet among a broken shackle and chains, with her right foot raised?

<p>This is to depict her moving forward away from oppression and slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much money did it cost to build the Statue of Liberty?

<p>Over $500,000 when it was built (over $10 million in today's money)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What four faces are carved into Mount Rushmore?

<p>George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt</p> Signup and view all the answers

What state is Mount Rushmore located in?

<p>South Dakota</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?

<p>Francis Scott Key</p> Signup and view all the answers

Out of the Founding Fathers who became president, who was the only one who did not attend college?

<p>George Washington</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the two presidents who had a son also become president?

<p>John Adams (son was John Quincy Adams), George Bush Sr. (son was George W. Bush)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is symbolic about the Liberty Bell?

<p>It is a symbol of freedom from slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

What word is misspelled on the Liberty Bell?

<p>Pennsylvania is spelled 'Pensylvania'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What city is the Liberty Bell located?

<p>Philadelphia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason the U.S. declared independence?

<p>Taxation without representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

<p>56</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?

<p>Philadelphia, Pennsylvania</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the King of England when the colonies declared their independence?

<p>George III</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many hotdogs are consumed on July 4th each year?

<p>Americans consume 150 million hotdogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does the Liberty Bell still ring today?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the stars in a circle on the first flag?

<p>To show that all the colonies were equal</p> Signup and view all the answers

How tall is the Statue of Liberty?

<p>151 ft tall</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year was the Pledge of Allegiance officially recognized?

<p>1945</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?

<p>Baptist minister Francis Bellamy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

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