Independence Day Trivia

Welcome to Independence Day Trivia! Independence Day is a national holiday celebrated by many countries around the world to commemorate their independence from a colonial power or foreign rule.

In the United States, Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, celebrates the country's Declaration of Independence from Great Britain on July 4th, 1776.

On this day, Americans typically gather with family and friends to enjoy barbecues, parades, and fireworks displays.

But how much do you really know about this historic day? Join us for Independence Day Trivia and put your knowledge to the test!

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Independence Day Trivia Questions

1. What year did the United States gain its independence

2. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence

3. What is the name of the document that announced the separation of the 13 American colonies from Great Britain

4. What is the national anthem of the United States

5. Who wrote The Star-Spangled Banner

6. What is the name of the statue that stands in New York Harbor and symbolizes freedom and democracy

7. Who was the first President of the United States

8. What is the name of the American flag

9. How many stripes are on the American flag

10. How many stars are on the American flag

11. What is the name of the national bird of the United States

12. Who sewed the first American flag

13. Who was the main author of the United States Constitution

14. What is the name of the building where the United States Congress meets

15. What is the name of the United States national motto

16. Who is the only president of the United States to have served more than two terms

17. What is the name of the holiday that celebrates the American labor movement and the contributions workers have made to the development, growth, and well-being of the country?

18. What is the name of the national monument that honors the soldiers who fought in World War II?

19. What is the name of the holiday that honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military?

20. What is the name of the holiday that celebrates the birth of Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the civil rights movement?

21. Who was the president of the Continental Congress when the Declaration of Independence was signed?

22. What is the nickname for the American flag?

23. What is the significance of the number of stars on the American flag?

24. Who was the primary author of the United States Bill of Rights?

25. What is the name of the holiday that celebrates the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation?

26. Who was the general in command of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

27. What is the significance of the Liberty Bell?

28. What is the name of the holiday that celebrates the contributions of veterans who have served in the U.S. military?

29. What is the name of the holiday that celebrates the contributions and achievements of American workers?

30. What is the significance of the bald eagle as a national symbol?

Independence Day Trivia Answers

  1. 1776
  2. Thomas Jefferson
  3. Declaration of Independence
  4. Star-Spangled Banner
  5. Francis Scott Key
  6. Statue of Liberty
  7. George Washington
  8. Stars and Stripes
  9. 13
  10. 50
  11. Bald Eagle
  12. Betsy Ross
  13. James Madison
  14. Capitol Hill
  15. In God We Trust
  16. Franklin D. Roosevelt
  17. Labor Day
  18. National World War II Memorial
  19. Memorial Day
  20. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
  21. John Hancock
  22. Old Glory
  23. Each star represents a state in the union.
  24. James Madison
  25. Independence Day or the Fourth of July
  26. George Washington
  27. It is a symbol of American independence and freedom, and it was rung to announce the reading of the Declaration of Independence.
  28. Veterans Day
  29. Labor Day
  30. It is a symbol of strength, courage, and freedom, and it is also one of the largest birds of prey in North America.

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