Hopefully my American pals have recovered from their BBQs, beverages, and fireworks by this point! There is nothing like some quality family time!
Yesterday, as has become tradition, I posted a wee trivia quiz about the US. Happily no one e-mailed me indicating that it was too challenging. :-)
Today I'll share the answers - how well did you do?
What was the major source of disagreement between the colonists and Britain that lead to the American Revolution?
The major objection to being ruled by Britain was taxation without representation. The colonists had no say in the decisions of English Parliament.
When was the first Independence Day celebrated?
Independence Day was first celebrated in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776.
When was the national flag adopted?
June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress, looking to promote national pride and unity, adopted the national flag. “Resolved: that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”
When was the first 4th of July celebrated at the White House?
The first public Fourth of July event at the White House occurred in 1804.
Who celebrated the first 4th of July WEST of the Mississippi River?
The first Independence Day celebration west of the Mississippi occurred at Independence Creek and was celebrated by Lewis and Clark in 1805.
Which former presidents died on the 4th of July?
Both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on Independence Day, July 4, 1826.
When did the official signing of the Declaration of Independence take place?
The 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence did not sign at the same time, nor did they sign on July 4, 1776. The official event occurred on August 2, 1776, when 50 men signed it.
Who was the last person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas McKean was the last to sign in January, 1777.
What was the origin of 'Uncle Sam'?
The origin of Uncle Sam probably began in 1812, when Samuel Wilson was a meat packer who provided meat to the US Army. The meat shipments were stamped with the initials, U.S. Someone joked that the initials stood for “Uncle Sam”. This joke eventually led to the idea of Uncle Sam symbolizing the United States government.
When was July 4th declared a National Holiday?
In 1941, Congress declared 4th of July a federal legal holiday. It is one of the few federal holidays that have not been moved to the nearest Friday or Monday
What is the most populated state in America?
California had a population of 37,253,956 in the 2010 census. It was 12million more than the next largets state - Texas.
What is the second most spoken language in America?
Spanish is the second most common language in the country, and is spoken by over 12% of the population. The United States holds the world's fifth largest Spanish-speaking population, outnumbered only by Mexico, Spain, Argentina, and Colombia.
Can you name one of the unincorporated territories of the United States?
The following are currently unincorporated territories of the United States: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands. This means that they are not part of the United States proper and are not possessions Federally administered and governed. In essence, this means that they are more or less self governing, but still owned by the United States.
What is the smallest state by area in America?
The Smallest State In The United States is the State of Rhode Island, measuring only 1045 square miles. The second smallest state in the U.S., Delaware, is 1954, making it almost twice the size of Rhode Island.
What is the most populated city in America?
New york had a population of 8,175,133 in the 2010 census. The next most populated city was LA with a population of 3,792,621. Note these refer only to the population of individual municipalities within their defined limits, which does not include other municipalities or unincorporated suburban areas within urban agglomerations.
What is the least populated state in America?
In the 2010 census Wyoming had a population of 563,626 making it the least populated state.
What is the largest state by area in America?
The largest US State by area is Alaska with an area of 663,267.26 square miles.
How many states border Canada?
There are ten states with land borders with Canada. From west to east, they are: Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
In what US city did the 'Molasses disaster' occur in 1919?
In 1919, Boston had a molasses disaster. 2 million gallons of crude molasses burst from a tank and pushed its way through the neighborhood and city. It killed at least 21 people and took weeks to clean up.
Where is the only place in the world OUTSIDE of India where you will find some of Ghandi's ashes?
Some of Ghandi's ashes are at the Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades near Los Angeles. These were the only ashes allowed outside of India when he died.
What was Martin Luther King Jr's real name?
Martin Luther King, Jr., was originally named Michael, like his father. When Jr. was 5, dad changed both their names to Martin.
Which president had 2 pet raccoons?
Calvin Coolidge had 2 pet racoons.
Who was the first president to be born in a hospital?
Jimmy Carter was the first president born in a hospital.
Who was the first President to actually be born in the United States?
Martin Van Buren was the first president born in America after it declared its independence from England. So, he was actually the first president born in the United States, the country.
Which is the only state in the 'lower 48' the only touches one other state?
Maine is the only state in the lower 48 that touches only one other state.