30 Questions
True or false: The Liberty Bell is tapped 13 times on July 4th.
True
True or false: Massachusetts was the first state to make July 4th an official state holiday.
True
True or false: Coney Island hosts a hot dog-eating contest every year on July 4th.
True
True or false: Joey Chestnut holds the title of hot dog-eating world champion.
True
True or false: There have been 27 different versions of the U.S. flag.
True
True or false: Malia Obama was born on the 4th of July.
True
True or false: John Hancock was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.
True
True or false: The original American flag featured 50 stars.
False
True or false: The hot dog-eating contest takes place in Washington D.C.
False
True or false: The Declaration of Independence signers tap the Liberty Bell to commemorate the original 13 states.
True
President Zachary Taylor died on July 4, 1850
False
Apple pie has been a staple American dessert since the 1700s
True
The longest running 4th of July parade is held in Bristol, Rhode Island
True
The proper way to fold an American flag is in the shape of a triangle
True
Patrick Henry said 'Give me liberty, or give me death'
True
Betsy Ross is credited with sewing the first American flag
False
John Adams predicted that Independence Day would be celebrated with games, sports, parades, and laughter
True
Independence Day was once celebrated on July 5th
True
Three U.S. presidents have died on the 4th of July
True
The 50th star was added to the American flag in 1960 to symbolize Hawaii's admission as a state
True
True or false: Americans spend over $1 billion on fireworks every 4th of July?
True
True or false: July 4th became an official holiday in 1870?
True
True or false: There were only about 2.5 million people living in the United States in 1776?
True
True or false: In 2020, an estimated 15,600 people were hospitalized with injuries related to fireworks?
True
True or false: The national anthem of the United States, 'The Star-Spangled Banner', gained federal recognition in 1931?
True
True or false: The One World Trade Center in New York was designed to be 1,776 feet tall?
True
True or false: The Liberty Bell hasn't been rung since 1846?
True
True or false: The first newspaper to print the Declaration of Independence was the Pennsylvania Evening Post?
True
True or false: George Washington celebrated the 4th of July in 1778 even though he was at war?
True
True or false: Before the Civil War, it was considered disrespectful to keep your business open on the 4th of July?
True
Test your knowledge and get into the patriotic spirit with these surprising July 4th trivia facts! From fireworks to American history, this quiz will challenge your knowledge of Independence Day. Discover fascinating tidbits about the holiday and celebrate America's freedom with a little friendly competition.
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