The 4th of July, or Independence Day, celebrates which of the following?
the creation of the first American flag
the American colonists' victory in the war against England
the adoption of the Declaration of Independence
What do the stars in the American flag represent?
the 50 states that make up the United States
How many stripes are on the American flag, and what do they represent?
13, representing the original 13 colonies that won independence from England
Americans often celebrate the 4th of July with a barbecue. Name 4 typical foods that are eaten at a 4th of July barbecue.
There are several answers to this question, but your answers should be among these: hot dogs, hamburgers, pickles, cole slaw, potato salad, pie, lemonade, beer
Approximately how many hot dogs are consumed by Americans on the 4th of July each year?
200 million
100 million
50 million
150 million
Every 4th of July, around 40,000 people head to Coney Island, in Brooklyn, to attend Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Last year, 11-time champion Joey Chestnut broke the all-time record by eating how many hot dogs in 10 minutes?
83
69
76
42
