4th of July Quiz

What does the 4th of July celebrate?

• The adoption of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of the American Revolutionary War

• The signing of the US Constitution

• The inauguration of the first US President

Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Roger Sherman

• Thomas Jefferson

How many colonies were represented by the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?

• 10

• 13

• 15

• 20

Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

• Benjamin Franklin

How many professional firework displays are estimated to be put on every 4th of July in the United States?

• 5,000

• 20,000

• 10,000

• 14,000

Which patriotic song is often sung during Independence Day fireworks?

• Yankee Doodle

• God Bless America

• Dixie

• My Country, 'Tis of Thee

What did John Adams want the 4th of July to be celebrated with?

• Private gatherings

• Pomp and parade

• Silent reflection

• No celebration

How many people were living in the United States when the Declaration of Independence was signed?

• 5 million

• 2.5 million

• 1 million

• 10 million

What do families often do to celebrate Independence Day?

• Go to work

• Stay at home

• Watch TV

• Attend a picnic or barbecue

What do people often wear to show national pride on the 4th of July?

• Green and yellow

• Red and white

• Blue and white

• Black and orange