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Top 20 most intriguing 4th of july trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to 4th of July Trivia! On this special day, it's time to celebrate the birth of America and its independence. Here, you will test your knowledge of the rich history and iconic symbols of this holiday. From the Declaration of Independence to the well-known symbols of our country, see how much you know about America's most important holiday. Do you know what the Liberty Bell stands for? Can you name the states that signed the Declaration of Independence? Put your knowledge to the test and find out now!


1) During which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

  • 1776
  • 1775
  • 1777
  • 1778

2) On which day is the 4th of July celebrated?

  • June 4th
  • July 4th
  • August 4th
  • September 4th

3) What is the traditional color of the fireworks used on 4th of July?

  • Yellow
  • Red
  • Blue
  • Green

4) During the American Revolution, which two countries were battling?

  • England and Canada
  • France and Spain
  • America and France
  • America and England

5) With what is 4th of July traditionally celebrated?

  • BBQs
  • Parades
  • Fireworks
  • All of the above

6) Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Benjamin Franklin
  • John Adams
  • George Washington

7) The original draft of the Declaration of Independence was written by ____.

  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Benjamin Franklin
  • John Adams
  • George Washington

8) What is the meaning of the phrase “Let Freedom Ring”?

  • End freedom of speech
  • Celebrate freedom
  • End freedom of assembly
  • Celebrate of the end of slavery

9) The first 4th of July celebration was held in

  • Texas
  • New York
  • Massachusetts
  • Virginia

10) What is the name of the song that is traditionally sung after the fireworks on 4th of July?

  • America the Beautiful
  • The Star-Spangled Banner
  • Hail to the Chief
  • Yankee Doodle

11) How many stripes were there in the original American Flag?

  • 6
  • 10
  • 12
  • 13

12) Which Founding Father is quoted saying: “The 4th of July is the most memorable epoch in the history of America”?

  • Thomas Paine
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • John Adams
  • Benjamin Franklin

13) What type of document is the Declaration of Independence?

  • Political letter
  • Bill of Rights
  • Piece of Legislation
  • Legal statement

14) How many original copies of the Declaration of Independence still exist?

  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 13

15) Who was the first president of the United States?

  • Thomas Jefferson
  • George Washington
  • John Adams
  • Benjamin Franklin

16) What is the name of the National Mall in Washington D.C.?

  • Freedom Mall
  • Constitution Mall
  • Liberty Mall
  • Independence Mall

17) How many American colonies ultimately joined the Revolution?

  • 12
  • 15
  • 13
  • 14

18) What is the name of the bell that is rung in Philadelphia on July 4th every year?

  • Liberty Bell
  • Freedom Bell
  • Declaration Bell
  • Independence Bell

19) What is the name of the document that established a government for the 13 original colonies?

  • Declaration of Independence
  • Articles of Confederation
  • Constitution of the United States
  • Magna Carta

20) Who wrote the lyrics for The Star Spangled Banner?

  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Benjamin Franklin
  • Francis Scott Key
  • John Adams

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