Independence day is coming up and y’all know what time it is. Party time! One of the most memorable times in U.S. history is July 4th. Do you know why we celebrate this holiday? This day is a mark in history to the start in U.S. history. Here are 20 4th of July Trivia Questions.
4th of July Trivia Questions
1. Why do we watch fireworks during the 4th of July?
- For the bombs and Cannons
- For the excitement and noise
- For the love of fireworks
- For the smell of burnt smoke
2. What country did the United States become independent from?
- France
- Germany
- Great Britain
- Africa
3. Who was famous for writing a huge signature on the Declaration of Independence?
- Abraham Lincoln
- Jon Hancock
- George Washington
- George Bush
4. Which president was born on the 4th of July?
- Calvin Coolidge
- Barack Obama
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Donald Trump
5. What is our national song that was written in 4th of July?
- Party in the U.S.A
- Star Spangled Banner
- Born in the U.S.A
- Born to be wild
6. Who wrote Star Spangled Banner?
- Led Zeppelin
- Elvis Presley
- Francis Scott Key
- Justin Timberlake
7. Who is the famous person in history that said: “Give me liberty or give me death”?
- Patrick Henry
- Martin Luther King
- Abraham Lincoln
- Malcolm X
8. Where did the Statue of Liberty come from?
- Hungary
- France
- Germany
- Switzerland
9. What color was the Statue of Liberty originally?
- Copper
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
10. How tall is the Statue of Liberty?
- 203 Feet
- 122 Feet
- 151 Feet
- 80 Feet
11. How much do Americans spend on 4th of July annually?
- $250 Million
- $600 Million
- $300 Million
- $1 Billion
12. How many people throw or participate in a BBQ on the 4th of July annually?
- 50 Million
- 30 Million
- 81 Million
- 3 Million
13. Independence Day was first celebrated in _____.
- Miami
- Boston
- Washington D.C.
- Philadelphia
14. When did 4th of July become a national holiday?
- 1776
- 1941
- 1935
- 1870
15. Who invented fireworks?
- The Spanish
- The Natives
- Mexicans
- The Chinese
16. Who sewed the first American Flag?
- Hilary Clinton
- Rosa Parks
- Marilyn Monroe
- Betsy Ross
17. When did the Liberty Bell crack?
- 1918
- 1835
- 1863
- 1923
18. What was used to fix the Liberty Bell?
- Scotch Tape
- Elmer’s Glue
- Two Nails
- Wood
19. Who was king in England when the United States declared independence?
- King David II
- King George III
- Queen Elizabeth
- King Edward V
20. How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
- 23
- 33
- 56
- 45
4th of July Trivia Questions Answered
1. Why do we watch fireworks during 4th of July?
- For the bombs and Cannons
2. What country did the United States become independent from?
- Great Britain
3. Who was famous for writing a huge signature on the Declaration of Independence?
- Jon Hancock
4. Which president was born on 4th of July?
- Calvin Coolidge
5. What is our national song that was written in 4th of July?
- Star Spangled Banner
6. Who wrote Star Spangled Banner?
- Francis Scott Key
7. Who is the famous person in history that said: “Give me liberty or give me death”?
- Patrick Henry
8. Where did the Statue of Liberty come from?
- France
9. What color was the Statue of Liberty originally?
- Copper
10. How tall is the Statue of Liberty?
- 151 Feet
11. How much do Americans spend on 4th of July annually?
- $600 Million
12. How many people throw or participate a BBQ on 4th of July annually?
- 81 Million
13. Independence Day was first celebrated in _____.
- Philadelphia
14. When did 4th of July become a national holiday?
- 1870
15. Who invented fireworks?
- The Chinese
16. Who sewed the first American Flag?
- Betsy Ross
17. When did the Liberty Bell crack?
- 1835
18. What was used to fix the Liberty Bell?
- Two Nails
19. Who was king in England when the United States declared independence?
- King George III
20. How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
- 56
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