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8 Fourth of July trivia questions

Fourth of July questions with answers and source links. Print the short round and complete key together.

8 questions · Fourth of July trivia questions · answers included

Fourth of July trivia questions

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  1. 1

    Which body adopted the Declaration of Independence?

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    Answer

    The Continental Congress.

    Source: US National Archives https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/declaration-of-independence

  2. 2

    On what date was the Declaration adopted?

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    Answer

    July 4, 1776.

    Source: US National Archives https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/declaration-of-independence

  3. 3

    Who drafted most of its text?

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    Answer

    Thomas Jefferson.

    Source: US National Archives https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/declaration-of-independence

  4. 4

    How many members served on the drafting committee?

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    Answer

    Five.

    Source: US National Archives https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/declaration-of-independence

  5. 5

    Who printed the early broadside copies?

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    John Dunlap.

    Source: US National Archives https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/declaration-of-independence

  6. 6

    Who signed the engrossed copy first as president of Congress?

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    John Hancock.

    Source: US National Archives https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/declaration-of-independence

  7. 7

    On what material was the official copy engrossed?

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    Answer

    Parchment.

    Source: US National Archives https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/declaration-of-independence

  8. 8

    How many delegates eventually signed the Declaration?

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    56.

    Source: US National Archives https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/declaration-of-independence

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