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!

1. Which two cross-border neighbouring cities jointly celebrate July 1 and July 4 holidays with the International Freedom Festival? – Windsor and Detroit
2. On July 4th of what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted? – 1776
3. Which “Committee of Five” member was the only one to sign all four of the US state papers? – Roger Sherman
4. What is the oldest, continuous Independence Day celebration in the US? – Bristol Fourth of July Parade
5. Which country, that ceased to be a US territory in 1946, celebrates July 4 as its “Republic Day”? – The Philippines
6. Which two signers of the “Declaration of Independence” who later became US Presidents, died on July 4, 1826? – John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
7. How many years after the 1990’s movie “Independence Day”, was sequel “Independence Day: Resurgence” released? – 20 years
8. Which “Committee of Five” member was the 2nd President of the United States? – John Adams
9. What beer brand shares a name with one of the Founding Father of the United States? – Samuel Adams
10. What popular destination helped popularize hot dogs in the US in the 19th century? – Coney Island

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