1. Which president was born on the 4th of July?a. George Washingtonb. Calvin Coolidgec. Theodore Rooseveltd. Richard Nixon

2. When was the 4th of July declared as a legal federal holiday?

a. 1938b. 1776c. 1910d. 1850

3. When were fireworks first invented?a. 6th centuryb. 7th centuryc. 8th centuryd. 9th century

4. What classic children’s book was published on July 4, 1865?

a. The Wonderful Wizard of Ozb. Alice in Wonderlandc. Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobed. The Swiss Family Robinson

5. Which of these presidents died on the 4th of July?a. Adams & Jeffersonb. Adams & Monroec. Jefferson & Monroed. Adams, Jefferson & Monroe

6. Where was the Declaration of Independence stored during World War II?

a. Defense Departmentb. Fort Knoxc. National Archivesd. White House

7. Red, white and blue were not common colors at early Independence Day celebrations. What color was?

a. Blackb. Purplec. Green (soldiers often put greenery in their caps. Also, red, white and blue paper was uncommon at the time.d. Orange

8. Between July 1 and July 5, 2019, how many immigrants were sworn in as US citizens?

a. 8,000b. 5,000c. 7,500d. 6,000

9. In what city was 4th of July first celebrated?a. Sacramentob. Philadelphiac. New York Cityd. Las Vegas

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10. How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

a. 50b. 45c. 56d. 13

11. Who laid the cornerstone of Capitol Building on July 4, 1848?

a. Thomas Jeffersonb. Benjamin Franklinc. Abraham Lincolnd. James Knox Polk

12. What does the 13 stripes on the U.S. Flag represent?a. 13 original sinsb. 13 original coloniesc. The first 13 presidentsd. The first 13 who signed the Declaration of Independence

13. Who wrote the lyrics to “The Star Spangled Banner”?a. Francis Scott Keyb. George C. Scottc. Leonard Bernsteind. Frances Scott King

14. Which Institution first opened its doors on July 4, 1802?

a. West Pointb. The Pentagonc. Liberty Halld. Washington Monument

15. On which day did Congress vote for American Independence?

a. July 4thb. July 1stc. July 2ndd. June 30th

16. Who produced the first printed versions of the Declaration of Independence in his Philadelphia shop on the night of July 4th, 1776?

a. Washington General Storeb. Liberty Postc. Dunlap Commissaryd. Dunlap Broadside

17. Which country got independence from the U.S. on July 4th, 1946?

a. Spainb. Japanc. Philippinesd. England

Answer Key:1. b 2. a 3. b 4. b 5. a 6. b 7. c 8. c 9. b 10. c11. d 12. b 13. a 14. a 15. c 16. d 17. c