How Well Do You Know The Fourth of July?

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A quiz that explores some fun facts about the Fourth of July. Test your knowledge here!
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Question 1

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What actually happened on July 4th, 1776?
Answer
  • The Declaration of Independence was signed
  • The Declaration of Independence was sent off to England
  • The final draft of the Declaration of Independence was approved by congress
  • The Declaration of Independence was written

Question 2

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Which US president(s) died on the Fourth of July? (Pick all that apply)
Answer
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • James Monroe
  • Calvin Coolidge
  • John Adams

Question 3

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Fill in the blank: Taxation without __________.
Answer
  • Accusation
  • Representation
  • Reservation
  • Fresh hot bacon

Question 4

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Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence, and what was his formal title?
Answer
  • Thomas Jefferson; Secretary of the Continental Congress
  • John Adams; Vice President of the Continental Congress
  • Benjamin Franklin; Senior Member of the Constitutional Convention
  • John Hancock; President of the Continental Congress

Question 5

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The Fourth of July was observed as a national holiday as soon as the next year after it was signed.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 6

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Which of these birds did Benjamin Franklin think should have become the national bird of America?
Answer
  • The turkey
  • The bald eagle... Duh.
  • The (always classy) penguin
  • The puffin

Question 7

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How many were living in the US on July 4th, 1776 vs. July 4th, 2014?
Answer
  • 2.5 million compared to 500.5 million
  • 2.5 million compared to 318.4 million
  • 1.5 million compared to 350.2 million
  • 15 million compared to 800 million

Question 8

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How many hotdogs are consumed every Fourth of July? (Hint: This is the biggest hot dog holiday in US)
Answer
  • 50 million
  • 80 million
  • 150 million
  • 200 million

Question 9

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Everyone who signed the Declaration signed it in August of 1776.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 10

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How old was the youngest person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Answer
  • 18
  • 22
  • 26
  • 32

Question 11

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When was the last time the Liberty Bell has rung?
Answer
  • In honor of the first railroad being laid in 1829
  • In honor of Washington's Birthday in 1846
  • To call together the people of Philadelphia to discuss the Sugar Act in 1764
  • To call together the people of Philadelphia to discuss the Stamp Act in 1765

Question 12

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Almost done. Which of these is the greatest country in the world? (Select all that apply)
Answer
  • The United States of America.
  • The founding country of Gibson, Crayola, Wonder Bread and Harley Davidson.
  • The country between Canada and Mexico.
  • 'Merica.
  • Okay the rest of the world ain't so bad... But definitely the United States.

Question 13

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Test your math skills. How old is America this year on July 4th?
Answer
  • 228
  • 234
  • 218
  • 238

Question 14

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Last one! How many of fifty nifty states were a part of the USA back in 1776?
Answer
  • 13
  • 16
  • 9
  • 15
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