US Independence Day Trivia

US Independence Day Trivia

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

8th Grade

Hard

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4 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the Continental Congress officially approve the resolution for independence from Great Britain?

July 4, 1776

June 1776

July 2, 1776

August 2, 1776

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event related to the Declaration of Independence occurred on July 4, 1776?

All members of Congress signed the Declaration.

The text of the Declaration was approved.

Richard Henry Lee proposed the resolution for independence.

The fancy parchment version of the Declaration was drawn up.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did Independence Day become a paid holiday for federal employees in the United States?

1777

1870

1938

1776

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following US Presidents was NOT mentioned as having died on July 4th?

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison

John Adams

George Washington