4th of July Trivia

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Wow your friends with some 4th of July trivia at your barbecue or at the fireworks display.

Contents 1 4th of July Trivia Questions 1.1 What date was the Declaration of Independence adopted? 1.2 The Liberty Bell was rung later to announce that the Declaration of Independence had been adopted. What was the date? 1.3 When did the 4th of July become a national holiday? 1.4 Who wrote the national anthem? 1.5 How many delegates signed the Declaration of Independence? 1.6 Who created the first American flag? 1.7 Which former President's birthday fell on July 4th? 1.8 Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? 1.9 Where is the small town named Patriot? 1.10 Which "Freedom" has the largest population? 1.11 What is the largest city with the word "Independence" in the name? 1.12 During which hours should the American flag be displayed? 1.13 What does the flag's folded, triangular shape represent? 1.14 What is the proper method of disposal of a tattered, worn flag? 1.15 What should the American flag never touch? 1.16 What does an upside-down American flag mean? 1.17 Why does the Liberty Bell have a crack in it? 1.18 How does the Declaration of Independence start? 1.19 What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution most often called? 1.20 Which Declaration of Independence signature is the largest? 1.21 Why is the flag red, white, and blue? 1.22 How many 4th of July cookouts happen every year (estimate)? 1.23 How many people were in the colonies in July 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was adopted? 1.24 Who was the star of the 1996 movie Independence Day? 1.25 How tall is the Statue of Liberty? 1.26 On July 4, 1776, how many people signed the Declaration of Independence? 1.27 How many tourists visit the Liberty Bell every year? 1.28 What did the first American flag look like? 1.29 What is the national bird? 1.30 What is the national flower? 1.31 What is the yearly estimated dollar amount of fireworks the United States imports? 1.32 Which United States Presidents died on a July 4th? 1.33 Who read the Declaration of Independence to the public for the first time? 1.34 What is the history behind fireworks? 1.35 What is the estimated number of hotdogs consumed on each 4th of July? 2

4th of July Trivia Questions

What date was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776

The Liberty Bell was rung later to announce that the Declaration of Independence had been adopted. What was the date?

July 8, 1776

When did the 4th of July become a national holiday?

1941

Who wrote the national anthem?

Francis Scott Key

How many delegates signed the Declaration of Independence?

Fifty-six delegates total, representing the 13 original colonies, signed the Declaration of Independence. Pennsylvania has the most delegates.

Who created the first American flag?

Betsy Ross sewed the first flag for the country.

Which former President's birthday fell on July 4th?

Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President.

Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?

Philadelphia

Where is the small town named Patriot?

Indiana. It has a population of roughly 200 people.

Which "Freedom" has the largest population?

Freedom, California

What is the largest city with the word "Independence" in the name?

Independence, Missouri

During which hours should the American flag be displayed?

Between sunrise and sunset, unless there is a light to shine on the flag in order to illuminate it in darkness. In that case, it can be on display all day and night. However, the flag should be taken in during inclement weather.

What does the flag's folded, triangular shape represent?

The tri-cornered hats of the colonial soldiers during the Revolutionary War

What is the proper method of disposal of a tattered, worn flag?

They are to be destroyed, usually by burning.

What should the American flag never touch?

The flag should never meet the ground, the floor, or water.

What does an upside-down American flag mean?

An upside-down flag is used to signal distress.

Why does the Liberty Bell have a crack in it?

After being ordered from England and arriving at Independence Hall in February 1753, the bell was hung on March 10, 1753. The sound was tested for the first time then, and because of the flaws in the casting, it cracked.

How does the Declaration of Independence start?

When in the course of human events…

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution most often called?

The Bill of Rights

Which Declaration of Independence signature is the largest?

John Hancock's

Why is the flag red, white, and blue?

No one knows for sure, but you can find a few theories at OldEducator.com.

How many 4th of July cookouts happen every year (estimate)?

150 million

How many people were in the colonies in July 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was adopted?

1.5 million

Who was the star of the 1996 movie Independence Day?

Will Smith

How tall is the Statue of Liberty?

151 feet

On July 4, 1776, how many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

None. Delegates didn't begin signing the Declaration of Independence until August 2, 1776.

How many tourists visit the Liberty Bell every year?

About 1.5 million

What did the first American flag look like?

It had 13 stripes and 13 stars.

What is the national bird?

The bald eagle, even though Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey.

What is the national flower?

The rose

What is the yearly estimated dollar amount of fireworks the United States imports?

$128 million

Which United States Presidents died on a July 4th?

James Monroe, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams each died on a 4th of July.

Who read the Declaration of Independence to the public for the first time?

Colonel John Nixon, right after the Liberty Bell rang in Independence Hall.

What is the history behind fireworks?

They were invented in China during the 12th century in order to ward off evil spirits. The United States imports fireworks from China every year for 4th of July celebrations.

What is the estimated number of hotdogs consumed on each 4th of July?

Over 150 million hotdogs

Use this 4th of July trivia concerning presidents, the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and even the history of fireworks when waiting for Independence Day celebrations to kick off.