What is the name of the giant, green statue in New York holding a torch?
The Statue of Liberty
What type of cooking style involves smoking meat slowly over a long period on this day?
Barbecue (Smoking)
True or False: One of the signatures on the Declaration belonged to a woman.
False (All were men)
How many total amendments does the US Constitution have today?
27
What is the name of the famous fictional character who represents the US government?
Uncle Sam
How many stars are on the American flag today?
50
Which famous American wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the currency used to buy 4th of July decorations?
The US Dollar
What is a common musical instrument played in traditional July 4th marching bands?
Drums (or Trumpets)
What is the capital city of the USA?
Washington D.C.
What word means having love and pride for your country?
Patriotism
In what year did Congress finally make the 4th of July a paid federal holiday?
1938
What is the name of the song that is the national anthem of the USA?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What do the 13 stripes on the flag represent?
The original 13 colonies
If you are born in the USA, what is your nationality?
American
What is the name of the official home and workplace of the US President?
The White House
What giant metal object in Philadelphia is famous for having a big crack in it?
The Liberty Bell
True or False: The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is still rung today on every 4th of July.
False (It is only tapped gently to prevent more cracking)
What famous paper was signed on July 4, 1776?
The Declaration of Independence
Which city is home to the oldest continuous 4th of July parade in America?
Bristol (Rhode Island)
True or False: Americans often wear funny, star-shaped sunglasses on this day.
True
Which country gave the Statue of Liberty to the USA as a gift?
France
What long, thin meat is usually grilled in a bun on this holiday?
A hot dog
Who had the largest and most famous signature on the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
What colors are on the American flag?
Red white and blue
What was the estimated population of the USA in July 1776?
2.5 million
Who was the King of Great Britain when America declared independence?
King George III
What do we call a big musical walk down the street on a holiday?
A parade
What food contest is held every July 4th on Coney Island, New York?
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
What do people usually wear on this day to show patriotism?
Torches
Victorian wigs
Red, white and blue clothes
What is the name of the famous mountain with the faces of four US Presidents carved into it?
Mount Rushmore
What classic American style of music is heavily featured in July 4th concerts?
Country (or Marching band music)
True or False: Fireworks were used on the very first anniversary of Independence Day in 1777.
True
What do you call a decorated truck or platform that moves down the street in a parade?
A float
True or False: Canada celebrates its national holiday on the exact same day.
False (Canada Day is July 1st)
Which state was the first to make July 4th an official state holiday?
Massachusetts
What is the short name for the United States of America?
USA or America
True or False: The 4th of July is celebrated during the winter in America.
False
Is the 4th of July a national holiday, meaning people get the day off?
In some States
No
Yes
True or False: King George III wrote in his diary on July 4, 1776, that 'nothing important happened today'.
False (This is a popular myth!)
Where is the White House located?
Washington D.C.
What is the date of Independence Day in the USA?
July 4th
What famous, sour yellow fruit is often used to make a fresh summer drink on this day?
Lemon (for Lemonade)
Who was the very first President of the United States?
George Washington
True or False: George Washington was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence.
False (It was Thomas Jefferson)
Which famous city in Pennsylvania is where the Declaration was signed?
Philadelphia
True or False: Benjamin Franklin wanted the national bird to be a turkey instead of a bald eagle.
True
What do Americans love to toast over a campfire at night on this holiday?
Marshmallows (for S'mores)
What grade did the student who designed the 50-star flag receive for his project?
A B-minus (It was later changed to an A)
True or False: There are many big concerts and music festivals on this day.
True
What do Americans do with their houses to decorate for this holiday?
Hang up American flags
What is the opposite of 'independence'?
Dependence (or control)
Which of the four presidents on Mount Rushmore was NOT alive during the Revolutionary War?
Abraham Lincoln (or Theodore Roosevelt)
What city holds a famous, massive fireworks show over the Hudson River?
New York City
Which US President was actually born on the 4th of July?
Calvin Coolidge
Who is the leader of the USA who lives in the White House?
The President
What do people call the 4th of July holiday?
Independence Day
What do the 50 stars on the flag represent?
The 50 states
What do we call the original 13 areas that became the first 13 US states?
Colonies
Which two US Presidents who signed the Declaration died on the exact same day, July 4, 1826?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
Where is the text of the Declaration of Independence printed on the back of a piece of US currency?
The 2-dollar bill
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
What is the national bird of the USA?
The Bald Eagle
Which state was the last one added to the USA, making the 50th star on the flag?
Hawaii
How many stripes are on the American flag?
13
What round meat patty is served in a bun on the 4th of July?
A hamburger
What kind of hat does Uncle Sam wear?
A top hat
What loud and colorful things do people put in the sky on the 4th of July?
Fireworks
What city is known for having a huge 4th of July parade called the National Independence Day Parade?
Washington D.C.
What do you call small fireworks that you hold in your hand that blow out bright sparks?
Sparklers
What season is it in the USA on the 4th of July?
Summer
What famous document starts with the words, 'We the People'?
The US Constitution
What colors does Uncle Sam usually wear?
Red, white and blue
In what year did the USA declare its independence?
1776
What is a popular outdoor game involving throwing beanbags into a hole at July 4th parties?
Cornhole
True or False: The American flag always had 50 stars.
False (It started with 13)
In what month do Americans celebrate Independence Day?
July
True or False: The Declaration of Independence was actually signed by everyone on July 4th.
False (Most signed on August 2nd)
True or False: It is common for families to watch fireworks at night.
True
True or False: The current 50-star flag was designed by a 17-year-old high school student.
True (Robert G. Heft)
What do people throw or drop from floats during a 4th of July parade?
Candy
Which famous American patriot famously said, 'Give me liberty, or give me death!'?
Patrick Henry
What is a popular outdoor cooking meal on the 4th of July?
A barbecue (or BBQ)
What giant, green fruit with red inside is popular at July 4th picnics?
Watermelon
Where can you see the original, real Declaration of Independence document today?
The National Archives (in Washington D.C.)
What do we call the group of men who helped set up the US government and country?
The Founding Fathers
Which country did the USA win its independence from?
Great Britain (or the UK)
Approximately how many hot dogs do Americans consume on the 4th of July every year?
150 million