How Much Do You Know About Independence Day?

What historical event do Americans celebrate on the Fourth of July?

• Formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence

• George Washington's birthday

• Official signing of the Declaration of Independence

What is the title of the national anthem?

• The Star Spangled Banner

• God Bless America

• Oh, Say Can You See

Which president first held a Fourth of July celebration at the White House?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the first amendment?

• Right to Bear Arms

• Freedom of Religion

• Right to Vote

Which U.S. president was born on Independence Day?

• Calvin Coolidge

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• James Buchanan

When did the Fourth of July become a federal holiday?

• It's a state holiday, not a federal holiday.

• 1870

• 1777

What do the colors of the American flag symbolize?

• Red: hardiness, White: purity, Blue: perseverance

• Red: revolution, White: stability, Blue: integrity

• Red: compassion, White: peace and unity, Blue: remembrance

2014 marked the 200th birthday of:

• The Lincoln Memorial

• The Star-Spangled Banner

• The American flag

Did you know that Washington, D.C. was not the first location of the capital of the United States? Where was it located before it moved?

• Baltimore, Maryland

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Which bird did Benjamin Franklin want to be the national bird before the bald eagle was selected?

• Turkey

• Hawk

• Peacock

Who sewed the first American Flag?

• Martha Washington

• Abigail Adams

• Betsy Ross

Who has the ability to declare war?

• The President

• The Congress

• The Joint Chiefs

How many stripes are there on the American Flag?

• 13

• 50

• 10

How many total Senators are there?

• 50

• 100

• 120

What is the Official Language of the United States?

• Esperanto

• None

• English