We haven’t forgotten our neighbours south of the border. Happy July 4th and have a crack at this trivia round below. And since this is the first such quiz on the blog, some of the questions are fairly basic…you just wait until next year!
- Which two cross-border neighbouring cities jointly celebrate July 1 and July 4 holidays with the International Freedom Festival? – Windsor and Detroit
- On July 4th of what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted? – 1776
- Which “Committee of Five” member was the only one to sign all four of the US state papers? – Roger Sherman
- What is the oldest, continuous Independence Day celebration in the US? – Bristol Fourth of July Parade
- Which country, that ceased to be a US territory in 1946, celebrates July 4 as its “Republic Day”? – The Philippines
- Which two signers of the “Declaration of Independence” who later became US Presidents, died on July 4, 1826? – John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
- How many years after the 1990’s movie “Independence Day”, was sequel “Independence Day: Resurgence” released? – 20 years
- Which “Committee of Five” member was the 2nd President of the United States? – John Adams
- What beer brand shares a name with one of the Founding Father of the United States? – Samuel Adams
- What popular destination helped popularize hot dogs in the US in the 19th century? – Coney Island
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