Welcome, history buffs and firework fanatics, to “Stars, Stripes, and Surprises: The Ultimate Yankee Doodle Dandy Quiz!” Prepare to let freedom ring as we set off some trivia rockets that are sure to make a big bang! Do you fancy yourself a connoisseur of Independence Day or an amateur of America? There’s no declaration necessary here. Whether you’re more Paul Revere or George Washington’s false teeth, it’s time to test your knowledge about the Fourth of July. After all, there’s no better way to salute your savvy!
1. In what year did the Continental Congress first vote for independence?
2. Which city held the first annual commemoration of independence on July 4, 1777?
3. How many people were living in the U.S. in 1776?
4. Which is the oldest city to have made the 4th of July an official holiday?
5. Who was the first president to hold a Fourth of July celebration at the White House?
6. What unique occurrence happened on July 4, 1826?
7. Which president was born on July 4th?
8. What is the most expensive type of firework used in professional displays?
9. Who wrote the original draft of the Declaration of Independence?
10. In what year did Congress declare July 4th as an official holiday?
11. How many signers of the Declaration of Independence were there?
12. What was the primary language of most people living in the 13 colonies in 1776?
13. What country helped the United States win its independence during the Revolutionary War?
14. Which American newspaper first printed the Declaration of Independence?
15. What is the estimated number of hot dogs consumed on July 4th each year?
16. What is the world record for most hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes, a record often tried to be broken on July 4th?
17. Which country exports the most fireworks to the U.S.?
18. What percentage of the total U.S. potato crop is used to make potato salad for Fourth of July celebrations?
19. What document was read aloud to George Washington’s troops on July 9, 1776, for inspiration?
20. What is the highest-grossing movie with “Fourth of July” in its title?
21. Which state was the last to recognize July 4th as a paid legal holiday for its state employees?
22. What is the name of the award-winning musical that features the song “Sit Down, John,” referring to John Adams’ demand for independence?
23. How many bands participated in the first Fourth of July parade in Bristol, Rhode Island, the longest-running Independence Day parade?
24. How much money do Americans spend on fireworks each year for the Fourth of July?
25. What large item of clothing was famously lit up with the Stars and Stripes on July 4, 1976?
26. What U.S. city is home to the world’s largest free flying American flag on July 4th?
27. In what year was the first televised Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks?
28. Which U.S. state does not allow consumers to use fireworks?
29. Who was the first woman to sign the Declaration of Independence?
30. In what year was the Liberty Bell last rung?
31. What color were the fireworks in the first Independence Day celebration?
32. Which animal is typically eaten most during Independence Day celebrations?
33. Which is the only U.S. President to have delivered a 4th of July speech in a foreign country?
34. How many places in the U.S. have “freedom” in their name?
35. Which signer of the Declaration of Independence also invented bifocals?
36. Who was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence?
37. Who was the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence?
38. What’s the average age of the signers of the Declaration of Independence?
39. What was the first state to make July 4th an official holiday?
40. In what year did fireworks first become associated with the Fourth of July?
41. Which president first celebrated the Fourth of July with a fireworks display at the White House?
42. Which city is home to the oldest annual Fourth of July celebration?
43. What is the significance of the Dunlap Broadside?
44. How many versions of the Declaration of Independence are there?
45. What item was taxed in the colonies that helped lead to the Revolutionary War and is still popular today?
46. What baseball team traditionally plays at home on the Fourth of July?
47. Who was the first professional man to run the Peachtree Road Race, America’s largest 10K held on July 4th?
48. What’s the world record time for the Peachtree Road Race?
49. What is the most commonly grilled food on July 4th?
50. How many people are typically treated for fireworks injuries around the Fourth of July in the U.S.?
51. What was the first state to join the Union after the original thirteen colonies?
52. What poem, now a patriotic song, was first published on July 4, 1895?
53. What future U.S. president was serving as a bomber pilot during a fireworks display on July 4, 1946?
54. Who was the first foreign dignitary to be invited to a White House Fourth of July celebration?
55. Which two U.S. presidents, besides John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, died on July 4th?
56. What year was the first 4th of July hot dog eating contest at Coney Island?
57. Who was the first female winner of the Coney Island hot dog eating contest?
58. What was the most significant item on the menu at Thomas Jefferson’s first Fourth of July party in the White House?
59. What is the largest amount of money ever spent on a Fourth of July party?
60. What city hosts the largest Fourth of July fireworks show in the United States?
61. What year did the New York Macy’s Fireworks show begin?
62. What is the oldest commissioned warship afloat that traditionally fires a 21-gun salute on the Fourth of July?
63. What percentage of Americans attend a Fourth of July fireworks display?
64. What is the most popular week for vacationing Americans?
65. What percentage of American flags are manufactured in the U.S.?
Final Words
Whether you’ve soared like an eagle or been a bit of a damp squib, we hope you enjoyed the spark of this quiz. Don’t forget, the trivia doesn’t end here. We’ve got a whole firework display of fun facts and quizzes over at Trivia Bliss! Continue the adventure and explore our wide range of topics today. We guarantee there’s more to learn and love!
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