Happy July 4th!

These July 4th Trivia Questions (with Answers!) Will Reveal Just How Much You Remember From History Class 

By Maryn Liles 

Are you willing to sign your John Hancock in the history books of Independence Day knowledge? It’s time to powder your wig and button your pea coat because these 4th of July trivia questions are sure to send off fireworks in your brain, from trivia on July 4 history, Independence Day trivia for kids, and more.

Before you get started, go ahead and pour yourself a cup of tea (after you fish it out of the harbor, of course). Then set down your musket, kick off your boots, and pull out your quill and scroll to get started. Or just keep scrolling. Either way.

It’s time to declare your knowledge of 4th of July trivia! No pressure, but don’t let your Founding Fathers down!

July 4th Trivia Questions with Answers

1. Where was the first celebration of Independence Day held?

Philadelphia

2. Every Independence Day, how many times does the Liberty Bell ring?

13

3. What was the name of the newspaper that published the Declaration of Independence?

The Pennsylvania Evening Post

4. The Fourth of July commemorates which document?

Declaration of Independence

5. What is the proper way to fold the American flag?

In a triangular shape

6. Which American president was born on July 4th?

Calvin Coolidge

7. Which president of the United States was the first to host a Fourth of July celebration at the White House?

Thomas Jefferson

8. How many Stars and Stripes does the US flag have?

50 Stars and 13 Stripes

9. What is the location of the nation’s oldest Fourth of July parade?

Bristol, Rhode Island

10. What was the total number of people who signed the Declaration of Independence?

56

11. Every July 4th, what food is most commonly consumed?

Hot Dogs

12. What is the name of the national anthem of the United States of America?

Star-Spangled Banner

13. Who gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States?

French people

14. What was The Statue of Liberty’s official name?

Liberty Enlightening the World

15. Where is the Liberty Bell currently located?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

16. Every July 4th, how many hot dogs are consumed?

150 million

17. On the Declaration of Independence, who had the largest signature?

John Hancock

18. Which two presidents of the United States died on July 4th of the same year?

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

19. Why was the Boston Tea Party’s tea shipment ruined?

Due to Protest against British

20. What was the estimated population of the United States on July 4, 1776?

2.5 million people

21. On July 4th, which classic children’s book was published?

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

22.: In what year were fireworks first used to celebrate the Fourth of July?

1777

23. Who is the author of the Pledge of Allegiance?

Francis Bellamy

24. During World War II, where did the Declaration of Independence get stored?

Fort Knox

25. Which country declared independence from the United States on July 4, 1960?

Philippines