Independence Day Trivia Questions

Independence Day Trivia Questions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

11th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Justin Oswalt

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is July 4th primarily known as in the United States?

Constitution Day

Independence Day

Founders' Day

Liberty Day

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On what date did the Continental Congress actually approve a resolution of independence?

July 4, 1776

June 28, 1776

July 2, 1776

August 2, 1776

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who proposed the resolution of independence in June 1776?

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

Richard Henry Lee

George Washington

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did John Adams predict about the future celebration of Independence Day in his letter to Abigail?

It would be a day of quiet reflection.

It would be celebrated with solemn acts of devotion.

It would be a great anniversary festival with pomp and parades.

It would be a day for political debates.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the formal text of the Declaration of Independence approved by Congress?

July 2, 1776

July 4, 1776

July 19, 1776

August 2, 1776

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did most members of Congress sign the Declaration of Independence?

July 4, 1776

July 19, 1776

August 2, 1776

September 3, 1776

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did Americans first start celebrating the Fourth of July?

1776

1777

1783

1800

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common way Americans celebrate Independence Day, often described as a 'one-day fake war'?

Historical reenactments

Patriotic parades

Fireworks and explosives

Military drills