July 4th, 1776 is the United States’ official day of declared independence and is the reason for celebrating the 4th of July in the United States. The date holds importance in the United States because it was the date that the Founding Fathers declared independence from Great Britain. No other countries celebrate the 4th of July, as most countries have varying holidays for the dates they deem important to their country’s history.
Americans usually celebrate by holding parties, carnivals, and celebrations which involve fireworks, barbeque, and general happiness in the air! Many people in the United States hold special events on the 4th of July, such as special Baseball games, political speeches, or personal ceremonies. If you already know this fun trivia, you’re ready to take on this 4th of July trivia questions and answers.
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Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is held annually on July 4th at which New York spot?
Coney Island
Times Square
Rockefeller Center
Central Park
Brining is the process of soaking your meat in water combined with what spice?
Paprika
Cumin
Salt
Garlic Powder
The Liberty Bell cracked in 1835 as it was tolling for the death of what person?
Thomas Jefferson
John Quincy Adams
Thomas Paine
Justice John Marshall
What is the ideal temperature you maintain for your smoker when using it for your barbecue?
450ºF
175ºF
325ºF
225ºF
Whose ride did Longfellow write, “Listen my children and you shall hear of the midnight ride of..”?
Ben Franklin
Paul Revere
Patrick Henry
Abe Lincoln
How many prongs does a standard barbecue fork have?
5
2
4
3
Who made the first American flag?
Rosa Parks
Benjamin Franklin
Susan B. Anthony
Betsy Ross
What kind of vinegar do you need to make East North Carolina barbecue sauce?
Cane Vinegar
Distilled White Vinegar
Cider Vinegar
Beer Vinegar
Although St. Louis barbecue sauce is similar to Kansas City’s, it’s thinner than the latter because of the addition of what ingredient?
Butter
Olive oil
Vinegar
Water
Who was the first U.S. President born on the Fourth of July?
Calvin Coolidge
Grover Cleveland
James Garfield
William Taft
What revolutionary said, “I only regret I have but one life to lose for my country”?
Paul Revere
Nathan Hale
Benedict Arnold
Patrick Henry
Paul Revere’s ride happened on which date?
June 3, 1775
May 17, 1775
April 18, 1775
May 28, 1775
How many stars were on the first American flag?
50
31
15
13
Next to the Fourth of July, what is the second-most popular barbecuing holiday?
Memorial Day
Father’s Day
Labor Day
Presidents Day
The “Star Spangled Banner” tune is based on which song?
An Irish Drinking Song
A Catholic Hymn
An Irish Patriot Tune
A German Folk Song
Which reformer and poet wrote the lyrics for “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”?
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Willa Cather
Julia Ward Howe
Emma Willard
Who said, “I have not yet begun to fight”?
John Paul Jones
George Washington
Patrick Henry
Nathan Hale
What President hosted the Queen of England’s visit during the United States Bicentennial?
Gerald R. Ford
Richard M. Nixon
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
What President joined the militia to fight in the American Revolution at age 13?
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
John Tyler
Andrew Johnson
Facing Mt. Rushmore, which U.S. President is on the left?
Jefferson
Lincoln
Washington
Teddy Roosevelt
First featuring Texas-style barbecue ribs, what 36th U.S. president hosted the first White House barbecue?
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Gerald R. Ford
Dwight D. Eisenhower
South Carolina BBQ Sauce is primarily made with what condiment?
Ketchup
Mustard
Relish
Mayonnaise
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