Exploring the Origins and Celebrations of Independence Day

What is one of the common ways Americans celebrate Independence Day?

• Planting trees

• Visiting museums

• Blowing stuff up

• Reading historical documents

When did the Continental Congress actually approve the resolution of independence?

• July 2nd, 1776

• August 2nd, 1776

• July 4th, 1776

• June 15th, 1776

Who proposed the Lee Resolution?

• George Washington

• Richard Henry Lee

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

When did Americans start celebrating the 4th of July?

• 1781

• 1777

• 1776

• 1783

When did Independence Day become a paid holiday for federal employees?

• 1945

• 1938

• 1950

• 1870

Which city's fireworks display is the largest in the nation?

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Washington D.C.

What is a common modern-day activity on the 4th of July?

• Going to work

• Blowing stuff up in yards

• Watching movies

• Reading books

Which ex-presidents died on July 4th, 1826?

• George Washington and John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

• James Madison and Thomas Jefferson

• Calvin Coolidge and James Madison

Who holds the world record for the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest?

• Sonya Thomas

• Joey Chestnut

• Matt Stonie

• Takeru Kobayashi

How many hot dogs and buns did Joey Chestnut consume to set the world record?

• 70

• 60

• 68

• 50