July 03, 2017

How Well Do You Know Your Stars and Stripes?

July 4th is a holiday to spend with family and friends, enjoying backyard barbecues, and, of course, watching fireworks. It’s also the day we celebrate our nation’s birthday and the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Test your knowledge on all things Independence Day with our fun facts quiz.

Check out the answers and other fun facts on all things Independence Day.

Independence Day Fun Facts

      1. How many people lived in our newly independent nation in 1776?
        • 1 million
        • 2.5 million
        • 10.4 million
        • 25 million

        A: In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation was 2.5 million. Source: U.S. Census Bureau

      2. On this July 4, 2016, what is the estimated population in the United States?
        • 45.6 million
        • 220 million
        • 326 million
        • 550 million

        A: There are an estimated 326 million people living in the United States today. Source: U.S. Census Bureau

      3. What year was the first Independence Day movie released?
        • 1998
        • 1996
        • 2001
        • 2006

        A: Independence Day was first released in 1996 and it starred, among others, Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Margaret Colin, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, James Rebhorn, Vivica A. Fox and Harry Connick Jr. Source: IMDB

      4. How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
        • 44
        • 56
        • 32
        • 81

        A: 56 people signed the Declaration of Independence. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston comprised the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration. Source: U.S. Census Bureau

      5. How many hot dogs did Joey Chesnut consume last year to win the annual Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest in Coney Island?
        • 70
        • 35
        • 61
        • 38

        A: In 2016 Joey Chesnut ate 70 hot dogs in 10 minutes – the most hot dogs and buns ever eaten at the competition. Source: USA Today

      6. Two original signers of the Declaration of Independence later became President of the United States. They also both died on the 50th anniversary of the signing. Who were they?
        • George Washington and James Madison
        • John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
        • James Monroe and John Quincy Adams
        • Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren

        A: Both John Adams (second president) and Thomas Jefferson (third president) died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Source: U.S. Census Bureau

      7. How many cities or towns nationwide have "liberty" in their names?
        • 25
        • 10
        • 17
        • 31
    1. Where can you see the Declaration of Independence? 
      • The National Archives Museum
      • The U.S. Department of Treasury
      • The White House
      • The U.S. Capitol

      A: The Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom in the National Archives Museum is the permanent home for not only the Declaration of Independence, but also the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. Source: National Archives Museum
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