Why Celebrate the Fourth of July?

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Social Studies
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5th Grade
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Hard
G Wells
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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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