Super Quiz: Independence Day

July 4, 2016 at 1:45 a.m.

  1. How many Colonies and which European power were involved?

  2. Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?

  3. Which is not a typical Fourth of July tradition: fireworks, gifts, concerts, bonfires, parades?

  4. Name the two signers of the Declaration of Independence who later became U.S. presidents -- and who both died on July 4, 1826.

  5. Which Canadian city joins Detroit in a mutual celebration of Independence Day?

  6. The United States recognized the independence of this Asian island country on July 4, 1946.

  7. In 1979, this Nebraska town was named "America's Official Fourth of July City -- Small Town USA."

  8. Although not a signer of the Declaration of Independence, this Founding Father and president died on July 4, 1831.

  9. Name the only U.S. president to be born on July 4.

ANSWERS:

  1. 13 colonies and Great Britain

  2. Thomas Jefferson

  3. Gift-giving

  4. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

  5. Windsor, Ontario

  6. The Philippines

  7. Seward, Neb.

  8. James Monroe

  9. Calvin Coolidge

ActiveStyle on 07/04/2016

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