These July 4th Trivia Questions (With Answers!) Will Reveal Just How Much You Remember From History Class
Are you willing to sign your John Hancock in the history books of Independence Day knowledge? It’s time to powder your wig and button your peacoat because these 4th of July trivia questions are sure to send off fireworks in your brain, from trivia on July 4 history, Independence Day trivia for kids and more.
Before you get started, go ahead and pour yourself a cup of tea (after you fish it out of the harbor, of course). Then set down your musket, kick off your boots and pull out your quill and scroll to get started.
It’s time to declare your knowledge of 4th of July trivia and make Uncle Sam proud! No pressure, but don’t let your Founding Fathers down.
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July 4th Trivia Questions with Answers
1. Where was the first celebration of Independence Day held?
Philadelphia in 1777
2. Every Independence Day, how many times does the Liberty Bell ring?
13
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3. What was the name of the newspaper that published the Declaration of Independence?
The Pennsylvania Evening Post
4. The Fourth of July commemorates which document?
The Declaration of Independence
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5. What is the proper way to fold the American flag?
In a triangular shape, with specific ritual and etiquette
6. Which American president was born on July 4th?
Calvin Coolidge, born on July 4, 1872
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7. Which president of the United States was the first to host a Fourth of July celebration at the White House?
Thomas Jefferson in 1801
8. How many stars and stripes does the U.S. flag have?
50 Stars and 13 Stripes
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9. What is the location of the nation’s oldest Fourth of July parade?
Bristol, Rhode Island
10. What was the total number of people who signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
11. Every July 4th, what food is most commonly consumed?
Hot Dogs, according to Eat This, Not That!
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12. What is the name of the national anthem of the United States of America?
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
13. Who gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
The people of France, to commemorate 100 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and celebrate a friendship between France and the United States.
14. What was The Statue of Liberty's official name?
Liberty Enlightening the World
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15. Where is the Liberty Bell currently located?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
16. Every July 4th, how many hot dogs are consumed?
150 million
17. On the Declaration of Independence, who had the largest signature?
John Hancock
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18. Which two presidents of the United States died on July 4th of the same year?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826. This was also the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which they both signed.
19. Why did American colonists dump tea into the harbor during the Boston Tea Party?
As a way to protest British rule over them, including "taxation without representation."
20. What was the estimated population of the United States on July 4, 1776?
2.5 million people
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21. On July 4th, which classic children's book was published?
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was published on July 4, 1865.
22. In what year were fireworks first used to celebrate the Fourth of July?
1777
23. Who is the author of the Pledge of Allegiance?
Francis Bellamy
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24. During World War II, where was the Declaration of Independence stored?
Fort Knox
25. Which country declared independence from the United States on July 4, 1960?
Philippines
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