On July 4th 1776, the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England by signing the Declaration of Independence.
The celebration of this momentous event in the history of the USA has become America’s National Day, the Fourth of July.
This quiz will be a good test of your knowledge, but hopefully, you’ll also find out some interesting information about independence. Our short video and page on Independence Day Facts will give you helpful hints to some of the questions.
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Independence Day Quiz
Answer the 10 questions in our Independence Quiz to see how much you know about America's National Day, the Fourth of July.
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former presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson (both signers of the Declaration of Independence), died on the same day. What was it?
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July 4, 1800
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A third president died on July 4. Who was he?
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George Washington
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James Madison
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James Monroe
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Andrew Jackson
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Only one president was born on July 4. Who was he?
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William McKinley
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Teddy Roosevelt
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Warren Harding
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Calvin Coolidge
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While Americans have celebrated July 4 since 1776, when did it become an official national holiday?
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1670
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In 1778, what did General George Washington do to help Continental soldiers celebrate July 4?
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Let them have the day off
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsDistributed fireworks
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsIssued the first uniforms
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsGave them a double ration of rum
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In 1779, the event was celebrated on July 5 instead of the 4th. Why?
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The British were coming
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsJuly 4 fell on a Sunday
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsThere was no gunpower available for fireworks
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John Adams advocated celebrating another date instead of the Fourth. Which was it, and why?
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July 2, 1776, when the Continental Congress voted for independence
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsAugust 2, 1776, when the Declaration was actually signed
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsMarch 16, 1776, when the British evacuated Boston
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsOctober 19, 1781, when Lord Cornwallis surrendered
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Who was the first person to sign the declaration of Independence?
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Thomas Jefferson
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsGeorge Washington
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Benjamin Franklin
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John Hancock
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The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were both signed where?
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The U.S. Capitol, Washington
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsIndependence Hall, Philadelphia
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While most Revolutionary War combat concluded with the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781, when did the last British troops finally leave New York City?
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July 4, 1781
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