Independence Day (United States) Quiz

Try out this Independence Day (United States) quiz to test your knowledge. Independence Day (United States) trivia explores the history behind the Fourth of July, the federal holiday that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

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Question 1 · Hard · 40 pts
John Adams predicted in a 1776 letter that July 2 would be celebrated by future generations. To whom was he writing?
Question 2 · Hard · 40 pts
Before many delegates put pen to it, the handwritten Declaration was formally engrossed onto what material?
Question 3 · Hard · 40 pts
What was the name of the newspaper that carried the first newspaper printing of the Declaration?
Question 4 · Hard · 40 pts
The dramatic opening title at the top of the printed Declaration begins with what phrase?
Question 5 · Hard · 40 pts
Among the signers, who held the age record in 1776 by being 70 years old?
Question 6 · Hard · 40 pts
Which signer was the youngest of the bunch in 1776?
Question 7 · Easy · 10 pts
On what date is U.S. Independence Day observed each year?
Question 8 · Easy · 10 pts
Which governing body adopted the Declaration of Independence?
Question 9 · Easy · 10 pts
What famous Philadelphia building is associated with the adoption of the Declaration of Independence?
Question 10 · Easy · 10 pts
Who was the principal drafter of the Declaration of Independence?
Question 11 · Easy · 10 pts
Which Founding Father is famous for the large signature on the Declaration of Independence?
Question 12 · Easy · 10 pts
Which famous American served on the committee that prepared the Declaration of Independence?
Question 13 · Easy · 10 pts
Who was a leading advocate for independence in the Continental Congress?
Question 14 · Easy · 10 pts
What colorful sky show is a common U.S. tradition on Independence Day?
Question 15 · Easy · 10 pts
Which famous bell is displayed in Philadelphia?

John Adams predicted in a 1776 letter that July 2 would be celebrated by future generations. To whom was he writing?

Before many delegates put pen to it, the handwritten Declaration was formally engrossed onto what material?

What was the name of the newspaper that carried the first newspaper printing of the Declaration?

The dramatic opening title at the top of the printed Declaration begins with what phrase?

Among the signers, who held the age record in 1776 by being 70 years old?

Which signer was the youngest of the bunch in 1776?

On what date is U.S. Independence Day observed each year?

Which governing body adopted the Declaration of Independence?

What famous Philadelphia building is associated with the adoption of the Declaration of Independence?

Who was the principal drafter of the Declaration of Independence?

Which Founding Father is famous for the large signature on the Declaration of Independence?

Which famous American served on the committee that prepared the Declaration of Independence?

Who was a leading advocate for independence in the Continental Congress?

What colorful sky show is a common U.S. tradition on Independence Day?

Which famous bell is displayed in Philadelphia?