10 MCQs to Test Your Knowledge of US Independence Day

 10 MCQs to test your knowledge of US Independence Day.

Learn more about the history of US Independence Day, its significance, and some fun facts with these 10 multiple-choice questions. Test your knowledge and see how much you know about this important American holiday.

1. What is the official name of the US Independence Day?
   • A. American Revolution Day
   • B. Independence Day
   • C. US Liberation Day
   • D. US Freedom Day
   • Answer: B
2. In which year did the US declare its independence from Great Britain?
   • A. 1775
   • B. 1776
   • C. 1777
   • D. 1778
   • Answer: B
3. Who was the main author of the US Declaration of Independence?
   • A. George Washington
   • B. Thomas Jefferson
   • C. Benjamin Franklin
   • D. John Adams
   • Answer: B
4. What is the name of the document that declared the US independence from Great Britain?
   • A. The Constitution of the United States
   • B. The Declaration of Independence
   • C. The Articles of Confederation
   • D. The Treaty of Paris
   • Answer: B
5. What is the name of the war that the US fought against Great Britain to gain its independence?
   • A. The American Revolution
   • B. The War of 1812
   • C. The Civil War
   • D. World War II
   • Answer: A
6. What is the name of the US President who first signed the Declaration of Independence?
   • A. John Hancock
   • B. Thomas Jefferson
   • C. George Washington
   • D. John Adams
   • Answer: C
7. What is the name of the US city where the Declaration of Independence was signed?
   • A. Philadelphia
   • B. New York City
   • C. Boston
   • D. Washington, D.C.
   • Answer: A
8. What is the name of the US holiday that commemorates the Declaration of Independence?
   • A. Independence Day
   • B. Memorial Day
   • C. Labor Day
   • D. Thanksgiving Day
   • Answer: A
9. What are some common ways that Americans celebrate Independence Day?
   • A. Watching fireworks
   • B. Having barbecues
   • C. Attending parades
   • D. All of the above
   • Answer: D
10. What are some safety tips for celebrating Independence Day?
    • A. Never leave fireworks unattended
    • B. Light fireworks only in a clear, open area away from buildings and people
    • C. Do not allow children to handle fireworks
    • D. All of the above
    • Answer: D

I hope these MCQs help you learn more about US Independence Day!