Why Celebrate the Fourth of July?

Why Celebrate the Fourth of July?

5th Grade

8 Qs

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Why Celebrate the Fourth of July?

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Quiz

Social Studies

5th Grade

Hard

Created by

G Wells

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the first contested presidential candidates that advocated for the earliest annual Fourth of July celebrations?

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

James Madison and Alexander Hamilton

George Washington and John Adams

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Thomas Jefferson believe the annual return of the Fourth of July should do?

Celebrate with parades and bonfires

Promote the use of fireworks

Refresh recollections of rights and devotion to them

Encourage people to play games and sports

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to John Adams, how should Independence Day be celebrated?

With pomp, parade, and illuminations

With quiet reflection

With community service

With family gatherings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do some people today downplay the Fourth of July holiday?

Because it is not a public holiday

Because the Declaration of Independence did not include non-white people or women

Because it is too expensive to celebrate

Because it is not relevant anymore

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the critical founding legacies mentioned in the text?

Expanding the territory

Creating a flexible political system

Establishing a monarchy

Building a strong military

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which president warned against excessive division due to bickering party politics?

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

John Adams

James Madison

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant milestones have successive generations achieved?

Building the tallest buildings

Creating the largest economy

Abolishing slavery and expanding voting rights

Winning the most Olympic medals

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should we reflect on during the Fourth of July celebration according to the text?

Our role as the current generation of improvers

The best food to eat

The best fireworks display

The most popular songs

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