History of Independence Day

What day does America celebrate our independence day?

• July 2nd

• July 3rd

• July 4th

• July 5th

How many colonies declared their independence?

• 13

• 12

• 11

• 50

What day did Congress actually vote on the Declaration?

• June 1th

• July 4th

• July 2nd

• Yo mama's birthday

What day did the Liberty Bell ring and the first reading of the Declaration take place?

• July 4th

• July 6th

• July 8th

• July 10th

How many presidents have died on July 4th

• 2

• none

• 1

• 3

Which one of these were NOT originally used to mark the anniversary?

• Parades & music

• Speeches & public readings

• Public beatings

• Artillery salutes

What year did Congress authorize the use of fireworks?

• 1877

• 1777

• 1776

• 1677

How many lbs of fireworks go off in the Macy's firework display?

• 70,000

• 60,000

• Your mama's weight

• 75,000

In what year did Congress make 4th of July a nation holiday?

• 1841

• 1941

• 1940

• 1840

What are the other 3 federal holidays that are celebrated each year on the same calendar day

• Christmas

• Thanksgiving

• New Year's

• Veteran's