July 4, 2019

Happy Fourth of July!

It’s time to celebrate the United States of America! Before you head out to enjoy the picnics, parades, and patriotism, see what you know about the Fourth of July by taking this quiz.

 

1) What happened on July 4, 1776?1

a) The British surrendered

b) 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence

c) The Declaration of Independence was signed

d) All of the above

 

2) John Adams did not believe July 4 was the correct date to celebrate American independence. What date did he prefer?1

a) January 1: the start of the new year

b) February 17: George Washington’s birthday

c) June 7: the day the Continental Congress called for independence

d) July 2: the day the Continental Congress voted for independence

 

3) How many of the first five American Presidents died on the Fourth of July?2

a) One: Thomas Jefferson

b) Two: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

c) Three: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe

d) Four: George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe

 

4) Who is believed to have sewn the first American flag?3

a) Martha Washington

b) Harriet Tubman

c) Betsy Ross

d) Abigail Adams

 

As you celebrate life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness with your family, you may find yourself thinking about your hopes for their future and your own. Give us a call – we’re here to help you transform those hopes into reality.

Happy Fourth of July!

 

Quiz Answers:

  1. B – 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence
  2. D – July 2: the day the Continental Congress voted for independence
  3. C – Three: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe
  4. C – Betsy Ross
Sources:
1 https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th
2 https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/three-presidents-die-on-july-4th-just-a-coincidence
3 https://www.history.com/news/did-betsy-ross-really-make-the-first-american-flag
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