1. The Fourth of July is a national holiday to celebrate the independence of the United States of America. What actually happened on July 4th, 1776?
A. Continental Congress signed the document
B. Continental Congress adopted the document
C. Continental Congress voted for independence
D. Thomas Jefferson drafted the document
2. Fireworks and the Fourth of July are synonymous. But that doesn’t mean things always go well on Independence Day. How many Americans on average end up in emergency rooms on the Fourth of July with fireworks-related injuries?
3. Which one the following well-known Americans was NOT born on the Fourth of July?
A. The late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner
B. 30th President of the United States Calvin Coolidge
C. Playwright Neil Simon
D. First Daughter Sasha Obama
4. In what year did Congress declare the Fourth of July a federal holiday?
A. 1840
B. 1776
C. 1900
D. 1870
5. What iconic July 4th edible was nicknamed by sports cartoonist Tad Dorgan at the start of the 20th century?
A. Hot dog
B. Popsicle
C. Soda
D. Popcorn
6. Which founding father did NOT sign the Declaration of Independence?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. John Adams
C. James Madison
D. Samuel Adams
7. There are 55 cities and towns and four counties in the United States with “Liberty” in the name. What state has the most and how many does it have?
A. Pennsylvania with 11
B. Florida with 6
C. New York with 16
D. Virginia with 9
8. Who was the last living signer of the Declaration of Independence?
A. Charles Carroll
B. John Whiterspoon
C. Button Gwinnett
D. Samuel Adams
9. What country has the largest Fourth of July celebration outside of the U.S.?
A. Costa Rica
B. Denmark
C. England
D. Canada
10. Three U.S. Presidents have died on July 4. Which one of the following did NOT die on Independence Day?
A. James Monroe
B. Martin Van Buren
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. John Adams