How much do you know?
A TASTE of TRIVIA – 4TH of July
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1. In what city was the Declaration of
Independence signed?
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2. What are the first seven words of the
Declaration of Independence?
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3. Who approved the Declaration of
Independence?
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4. Whose signature is the largest on the
Declaration of Independence?
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5. 4What was the main reason the U.S. declared
independence?
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6. How many people signed the
Declaration of Independence?
ANSWER
1. The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2. "When in the course of human events.
3. The Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence.
4. The largest signature on the Declaration of Independence is John Hancock's.
5. The people were taxed without representation.
6. 56 people signed the Declaration of Independence
TRIVIA
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7. Who was the king of England when the
colonies declared their independence?
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8. How many people were living in the U.
S. in 1776?
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9. Where does the word "patriotism" come from?
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10. What were the colors of the first flag?
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11.
What is our
national bird?
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12.
Where is the
Liberty Bell located?
ANSWER
7. George III was king of England when the colonies declared their independence.
8. There were 2.5 million people living in the U. S. in 1776.
9. The word "patriotism"
comes from the Latin "patria" meaning "fatherland" or
"homeland".
10. The colors of the first flag were
red, white, and blue.
11. Our national bird is the bald
eagle.
12. The Liberty Bell is located in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the tower of Independence Hall.
TRIVIA
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13. Does the Liberty Bell still ring
today?
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14. How did the name "Uncle
Sam" originate?
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15. What is the name of the National
Anthem?
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16. Who wrote the words to the National
Anthem?
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17. Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?
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18. Who sewed the first official American
flag?
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19. Why were the stars in a circle on the
first flag?
ANSWER
13. The Liberty Bell no longer rings.
It rang from 1778 to 1835, when it cracked.
14. The name: Uncle Sam"
originated in 1812, when a meat packer by the name of Sam Wilson provided meat
to the U. S. Army. Someone saw the meat shipments that were stamped with U. S.
and joked that the initials stood for "Uncle Sam" and the name stuck
15. The name of the National
Anthem is the "Star Spangled Banner."
16. Francis Scott Key wrote the words
to the National Anthem.
17. Francis Bellamy wrote the
Pledge of Allegiance.
18. Betsy Ross sewed the first official
American flag?
19. The stars were in a circle on the
first flag to show that all the colonies were equal.
TRIVIA
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20.
How tall is the
Statue of Liberty?
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21. What country gave us the Statue of
Liberty?
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22. How many hotdogs are consumed on July
4th each year?
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23. How much money is spent on fireworks
every year?
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24. Who invented fireworks?
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25.
How many people
have cook outs on July 4th?
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26.
When did the
Liberty Bell crack?
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27.
When did the
Fourth of July become a national holiday?
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28. How did the US get the motto "In
God We Trust"?
ANSWER
20. The Statue of Liberty is 151 feet
tall
21. France gave us the Statue of
Liberty
22. Americans consume 150 million hot
dogs on July 4th each year.
23. Americans spend around 211 million
dollars every year on fireworks.
24. The Chinese invented fireworks
25. Over 74 million people have
cookouts on July 4th.
26. The first Liberty Bell cracked when
it was being tested. It and the second bell were re-melted and forged again.
The third Liberty Bell cracked in 1835.
27. The Fourth of July became an unpaid
holiday for federal workers in 1870. In 1938 it became a paid holiday, and in
1941, it was declared a federal holiday.
28. Francis Scott Key urged the adoption of "In God is our Trust"
as the national motto. The United States adopted the motto "In God We Trust" by law
on July 30, 1956 by President Dwight Eisenhower.
Did you know?
This historical event in America is celebrated.
July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted to approve a motion
by Virginia to separate from Great Britain. Two days later, the declaration
proclaiming the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain
and its king was formally adopted by 12 Colonies
Fireworks were first used in an official Fourth of July
celebration in 1777
Congress authorized using fireworks to help mark the first
anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The celebration, which took
place in Philadelphia, also included bonfires and bells.
President Thomas Jefferson first held a Fourth of July
celebration at the White House.
Though John Adams was the first president to occupy the White
House, it was Thomas Jefferson who, on July 4, 1801, opened the Executive
Mansion to diplomats, civil and military officers and Cherokee chiefs. The
Marine Band performed "The President's March" (later retitled
"Hail, Columbia") and other patriotic airs.
The Pennsylvania Evening Post newspaper
first printed the Declaration of Independence.
After John Dunlap of
Philadelphia printed copies of the declaration for the Continental Congress on
July 4, 1776, printers throughout the Colonies produced their own versions. The
one from the Pennsylvania Evening Post came out on July 6, 1776.
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National Fireworks Safety Month
June 1 to July 4th
To Avoid Injury - Use Fireworks Responsibly
It is always necessary to be cautious, when
using fireworks, because of the severity of the injuries they can cause:
Burns on the hand are the most common,
because the hand is always closest to them. These injuries can range from minor
burns, to blisters, to severe burns that cause excessive damage to the skin.
Hand injuries can also include cuts, broken bones, torn tendons, and in the
worst possible occurrence, amputation. These injuries are the result of
standing too close when a firework explodes, or trying to hold onto them as
they are lit.
Eye and face injuries are also common,
because of the particles that fly through the air after one has exploded.
Hearing loss is also suffered by some users, due to the loud bang when the
fireworks explode. Sometimes this is only temporary, but it can be permanent,
and is caused by standing too close when the firework detonates.
When using fireworks, it is best to follow a
few simple rules to keep everyone safe from harm. Be sure to read and
follow all directions before using them.
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Children
should never be allowed to handle fireworks.
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When
lighting fireworks, put on safety glasses to protect the eyes.
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Only
use fireworks outside in an open area.
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Keep
a bucket of water nearby at all times to soak duds with, and do not try to
relight them.
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Don’t
light fireworks in any type of container, and never carry them in a pocket,
because the friction of movement can cause them to light.
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Keep
a first aid kit handy, and if serious injury is suffered, seek medical
attention.
Most importantly - never mix alcohol and
fireworks.
