144 Must Know 4th Of July Trivia Questions And Answers

July 4th is associated with grilling barbecue, fireworks, and celebrating America’s independence. These 4th of July Trivia questions and answers will test your knowledge of this holiday and American history.

Have fun learning interesting facts about the Declaration of Independence and more with friends and family. As you remember our founding fathers and wave your American flag, here are 76 fun 4th of July Trivia Questions and Answers.

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4th of July Trivia Questions And Answers

1. In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

2. In which U.S. city was the first Fourth of July celebration held?

3. Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?

4. What is the oldest known symbol of freedom in America?

5. Every year on the Fourth of July, the Liberty Bell is ceremoniously tapped how many times?

6. In what shape is the proper way to fold the American flag?

7. What is the most popular thing used to celebrate on the Fourth of July?

8. Who is credited as the author of the Declaration of Independence?

9. Which U.S. President held the first Fourth of July event at the White House in 1801?

10. How many U.S. Presidents have died on the Fourth of July?

11. What is the annual amount Americans spend on fireworks for the Fourth of July?

12. Which U.S. President was born on the Fourth of July?

13. Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?

14. Who was the King of England on July 4^th, 1776?

15. What year did President Eisenhower add “under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance?

16. Which U.S. President signed a congressional resolution in 1931 which made “The Star-Spangled Banner” the national anthem?

17. The Fourth of July is also commonly known as what?

18. The national anthem was originally written as a poem by who?

19. How many stars did the original United States flag have?

20. Who was the last person to sign the Declaration of Independence?

21. Where in the U.S. is the oldest Fourth of July parade?

22. How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

23. How many Americans celebrate the Fourth of July with a barbecue each year?

24. The famous quote “Give me liberty, or give me death” was said by who?

25. What is the most common food eaten on the Fourth of July?

26. The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States by which country?

27. How many hot dogs are eaten each year on the Fourth of July?

28. What year was Fourth of July first celebrated as an annual holiday?

29. The sci-fi action film “Independence Day” starring Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum came out in what year?

30. Which popular dessert is an iconic staple in America?

31. Who is the only woman whose name is written on the Declaration of Independence?

32. What year was the 4th of July established as an official federal holiday?

33. Approximately how many people were living in the United States on July 4, 1776?

34. Who is the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence at 70 years old?

35. In what year did the Boston Tea Party take place?

36. In which U.S. state did the Revolutionary War begin?

37. Fourth of July accounts for what percentage of national beer consumption in the United States?

38. Which U.S. President is the youngest to be elected to office?

39. In what year was the first U.S. Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, ratified by Congress?

40. What Latin word is “patriot” derived from?

41. How many men were actually involved in writing the Declaration of Independence?

42. Which U.S. state was the first to declare the Fourth of July as a state holiday?

43. Which company is well-known for hosting a hot dog eating contest every Fourth of July, starting back in 1972?

44. How many feet high is the Statue of Liberty?

45. On the original American flag, in what shape were the stars formed in?

46. What bird is the national bird of the United States?

47. Who was the first President of the United States?

48. What was the first year that fireworks were used to celebrate the Fourth of July?

49. Who is often credited with being the first person to sew the American flag?

50. Approximately how many other countries celebrate their independence in July?

51. In what year did the Fourth of July become a paid federal holiday?

52. What popular children’s book was first published on the Fourth of July?

53. Which U.S. President is known for being the oldest when elected to office?

54. How many times do the words “United States” appear on the Declaration of Independence?

55. The earliest known performance of the “Star-Spangled Banner” was during which sports games in 1862?

56. How many names were signed on the Declaration of Independence on the date July 4^th,1776?

57. Fireworks were invented in which country?

58. Which U.S. state has the most signatories on the Declaration of Independence?

59. Where was the Declaration of Independence stored during World War II?

60. How much do Americans spend each year on condiments for the Fourth of July?

61. How much does the Liberty Bell weigh?

62. What is the name of the midnight rider who is famously known for warning colonial militia that the British were coming?

63. What is the name of the oldest known firework company in the United States?

64. Who has the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence?

65. In which month did all signatories fully sign the Declaration of Independence?

66. Who wrote the words to the patriotic song “America the Beautiful”?

67. Which American city has the largest Fourth of July fireworks display?

68. What was the main reason the American colonies declared independence?

69. What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?

70. In which year did the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show begin?

71. Who was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence

72. What was the name of the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence?

73. What famous American novel begins on the Fourth of July?

74. Who was the only U.S. President to serve as the Grand Marshal of a Fourth of July parade while in office?

75. Which newspaper first printed the Declaration of Independence?

76. How many people become U.S. citizens on the 4th of July each year, on average?

77. Which future U.S. president was a 26-year-old delegate to the Continental Congress in 1776?

78. What was the first state to declare Christmas a holiday, on the heels of the Declaration of Independence?

79. Which Founding Father was also a famous inventor?

80. Who is the French nobleman who helped the American Colonies win their independence from Britain?

81. What was the name of the operation that began the American Revolution?

82. What is the oldest commissioned warship afloat and where is it located?

83. What is the oldest U.S. military award still given to active duty members?

84. Where was the first capital of the United States?

85. Which U.S. president installed solar panels on the White House?

86. Which U.S. president was a fashion model in his youth?

87. Who is the only U.S. president to hold a PhD?

88. Who was the first woman to run for president of the United States?

89. Which U.S. state was the last to join the Union?

90. Which U.S. state is home to the oldest brewery in America?

91. What is the smallest U.S. state?

92. Which U.S. state has the most national parks?

93. Which U.S. state has the highest population?

94. Who was the first African American woman elected to the U.S. Congress?

95. Who was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?

96. Who was the youngest person to become U.S. president by election?

97. Which U.S. president served the shortest term?

98. Who is the only U.S. president to have served more than two terms?

99. Who was the first U.S. president to live in the White House?

100. What is the national flower of the United States?

101. Which U.S. president purchased the Louisiana Territory?

102. What was the first U.S. state?

103. Which state was once an independent republic?

104. What U.S. city is known as the “birthplace of jazz”?

105. What is the largest U.S. state by land area?

106. Who composed the “1812 Overture,” commonly associated with the 4th of July?

107. Who is the only bachelor U.S. president?

108. Who was the first U.S. president born west of the Mississippi River?

109. Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?

110. Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic?

111. What was the name of the famous case that ended racial segregation in schools?

112. What U.S. city is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

113. What year did women gain the right to vote in the United States?

114. What is the tallest mountain in the U.S.?

115. What is the largest lake in the U.S.?

116. Who was the U.S. Secretary of State who purchased Alaska from Russia?

117. Which U.S. president authorized the building of the Panama Canal?

118. What is the highest court in the United States?

119. Who was the first U.S. president to be impeached?

120. What year did Alaska and Hawaii become U.S. states?

121. Who was the longest-serving U.S. Supreme Court justice?

122. Who was the first Hispanic woman to serve in the U.S. Congress?

123. Who was the first woman to fly in space?

124. What city hosted the first World’s Fair in the U.S.?

125. Which president is credited with establishing the National Parks system?

126. What is the longest river in the U.S.?

127. What is the largest desert in the U.S.?

128. Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?

129. What is the most common religion in the U.S.?

130. Who was the first female Secretary of State in the U.S.?

131. What U.S. city is known as the “Windy City”?

132. Which U.S. city is known as “The City of Brotherly Love”?

133. Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?

134. What was the deadliest war in U.S. history?

135. Who were the main opponents in the Cold War?

136. What was the main reason for the U.S. Civil War?

137. Who was the first man to walk on the moon, a giant leap celebrated every 4th of July?