Independence Day Trivia Questions

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

• Constitution Day

• Independence Day

• Founders' Day

• Liberty Day

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

Who proposed the resolution of independence in June 1776?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Richard Henry Lee

• George Washington

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.

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

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

• July 4, 1776

• July 19, 1776

• August 2, 1776

• September 3, 1776

When did Americans first start celebrating the Fourth of July?

• 1776

• 1777

• 1783

• 1800

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