AMERICAN HISTORY QUIZ
1. What was the first Fourth of July Celebration to use fireworks?
That's right! July 4, 1777 saw the first organized celebration with fireworks in Philadelphia!
Try again! July 4, 1777 saw the first organized celebration with fireworks in Philadelphia!
2. How many signatures are on the Declaration of Independence?
Correct! The 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence included John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin.
Sorry, that's incorrect. The 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence included John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin.
3. What year did the Star-Spangled Banner become the National Anthem?
That's right! In 1931 President Hoover signed the Public Law that officially made the Star-Spangled Banner the national anthem.
Try again! In 1931 President Hoover signed the Public Law that officially made the Star-Spangled Banner the national anthem.
4. Which President held the first White House 4th of July celebration?
Great job! Our nation's third president, Thomas Jefferson, held the first 4th of July celebration in the White House in 1801.
Oops, not quite. Our nation's third president, Thomas Jefferson, held the first 4th of July celebration in the White House in 1801.
5. On July 4, 1960 what states admittance to the Union was solidified with a 50th star on the American Flag?
Correct! After Hawaii's admittance into the Union as the 50th state, the 50 star flag became official on July 4, 1960.
Try again! After Hawaii's admittance into the Union as the 50th state, the 50 star flag became official on July 4, 1960.
6. Who was the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence?
That's right! At 70 years old, Benjamin Franklin was the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Sorry, that's incorrect. At 70 years old, Benjamin Franklin was the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence.
7. How many branches are there in the US Military?
Correct! The U.S. Coast Guard, Space Force, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Army are the six service branches of the Armed Forces.
Sorry, that’s incorrect! The U.S. Armed Forces are composed of 6 service branches, including the U.S. Coast Guard, Space Force, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Army.
8. Born after July 4, 1776, who was the first President born as an American citizen?
Great job! The eighth president of the United States, Martin Van Buren, was the first president born after the Declaration of Independence.
Oops, not quite. The eighth president of the United States, Martin Van Buren, was the first president born after the Declaration of Independence.
9. How many times does the liberty bell get symbolically tapped every Independence Day?
That's right! The Liberty Bell is tapped 13 times to honor the 13 original colonies.
Sorry, that's incorrect. The Liberty Bell is tapped 13 times to honor the 13 original colonies.
10. Where is the Declaration of Independence on display?
Correct! The Declaration of Independence is on display in the National Archives Museum in Washington D.C., alongside the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Try again! The Declaration of Independence is on display in the National Archives Museum in Washington D.C., alongside the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
11. What is the United States' highest award for military valor in action?
That’s right! The Medal of Honor is awarded to U.S. service members who go above and beyond in combat, showing exceptional bravery and risking their lives in the face of the enemy.
Try again! The Medal of Honor is awarded to U.S. service members who go above and beyond in combat, showing exceptional bravery and risking their lives in the face of the enemy.
12. Who was the first president to serve under the 50-star flag?
That's correct! Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president to serve under the 50-star American flag after it was officially adopted July 4, 1960.
Sorry, that's incorrect. Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president to serve under the 50-star American flag after it was officially adopted July 4, 1960.
13. Which US President was born on the 4th of July?
That’s right! President Calvin Coolidge was born on July 4th, 1872, and served as the 30th President of the United States.
Not quite. President Calvin Coolidge was born on July 4th, 1872, and served as the 30th President of the United States.