Showing posts with label 4th of July Trivia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 4th of July Trivia. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Test Your Knowledge With This Independence Day Trivia

Independence Day, or more commonly the 4th of July, is upon us! Whether you're celebrating here at our Lake of the Ozarks resort with us or somewhere else, we hope you have a fun-filled day. Add to the fun with these trivia questions below.

Independence Day Trivia 


1. Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence? 


A. Thomas Jefferson
B. John Hancock
C. Benjamin Franklin
D. John Adams

2. How many people signed the Declaration of Independence? 


A. 13
B. 50
C. 56
D. 32

3. While we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th each year, the Declaration of Independence was actually signed on which date? 


A. July 4, 1776
B. July 2, 1776
C. August 2, 1776
D. August 4, 1776

4. Which founding father is rumored to have wanted our national bird to be a turkey instead of the bald eagle? 


A. Ben Franklin
B. George Washington
C. John Adams
D. Thomas Jefferson

5. Which of the following was NOT one of the original 13 colonies? 


A. Georgia
B. Vermont
C. Virginia
D. Massachusetts

6. In what year did Independence Day become an official federal holiday? 


A. 1776
B. 1777
C. 1820
D. 1870

7. Which United States President was born on July 4th? 


A. George Washington
B. Abraham Lincoln
C. William Howard Taft
D. Calvin Coolidge

8. How many United States Presidents have died on July 4th? 


A. 0
B. 5
C. 3
D. 2

9. How many stripes are on the American flag? 


A. 50
B. 13
C. 20
D. 42

10. How many stars are on the American flag? 


A. 50
B. 13
C. 25
D. 42

11. Where is the oldest 4th of July parade held? 


A. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
B. Bristol, Rhode Island
C. Washington D.C.
D. Cambridge, Massachusetts

12. Where and when did the very first 4th of July fireworks show take place? 


A. Philadelphia in 1777
B. Boston in 1776
C. New York in 1777
D. Richmond in 1797

13. Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner? 


A. Francis Scott Key
B. Katharine Lee Bates
C. Betsy Ross
D. Frances Bellamy

14. In what year was the Star Spangled Banner written? 


A. 1776
B. 1773
C. 1931
D. 1814

15. Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? 


A. Francis Scott Key
B. Katharine Lee Bates
C. George M. Cohan
D. Frances Bellamy


**ANSWERS: 

1. B - John Hancock
2. C - 56
3. D - August 4, 1776
4. A - Ben Franklin
5. B - Vermont
6. D - 1870
7. D - Calvin Coolidge
8. C - 3
9. B - 13
10. A - 50
11. B - Bristol, Rhone Island
12. A - Philadelphia
13. A - Frances Scott Key
14. D - 1814
15. D - Frances Bellamy

Happy 4th of July from Summerset Inn Resort! If you didn't make it down to our waterfront resort at the Lake of the Ozarks for the holiday, there's still plenty of summer left! Book your reservations to stay with us this season by calling 573-348-5073 today. See you soon!


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1165 Jeffries Road Osage Beach, MO  65065
573-348-5073
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Friday, July 1, 2016

How Much Do You Know About America's Birthday?

A long weekend is upon us and it's time to celebrate the birth of America! To get you in the 4th of July Spirit, Summerset Inn Resort has come up with some fun facts about the holiday and America's history. Test your knowledge of Independence Day with these Trivia questions brought to you by the best family-friendly resort at the Lake of the Ozarks!

4th of July Trivia


1. On what day did most of the signers of the Declaration of Independence actually sign the document? 


A. July 4, 1776
B. August 2, 1776
C. July 3, 1776
D. July 5, 1776

2. In what year did the 4th of July become a legal federal holiday? 


A. 1870
B. 1776
C. 1826
D. 1792

3. Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? 


A. Francis Scott Key
B. George M. Cohan
C. Edward Bellamy
D. Frances Bellamy

4. Which president was called the "Father of Our Country"? 


A. John Adams
B. George Washington
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. Benjamin Franklin

5. Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner? 


A. Francis Scott Key
B. Frances Bellamy
C. Katharine Lee Bates
D. John Dickinson

6. How many stripes are on the U.S. flag? 


A. 50
B. 13
C. 26
D. 38

7. Where was the U.S. capital located before it moved to Washington D.C.? 


A. Boston, Massachusetts
B. Richmond, Virginia
C. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
D. New York, New York

8. In what city is the Liberty Bell located? 


A. Washington, D.C.
B. New York, New York
C. Boston, Massachusetts
D. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

9. Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence? 


A. Thomas Jefferson
B. John Hancock
C. Benjamin Franklin
D. John Adams

10. Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence? 


A. Thomas Jefferson
B. John Adams
C. Benjamin Franklin
D. John Hancock

11. Who do historians believe sewed the first official American flag? 


A. Abigail Adams
B. Martha Washington
C. Lucy Knox
D. Betsy Ross

12. How many people initially signed the Declaration of Independence? 


A. 13
B. 27
C. 56
D. 42




ANSWERS: 

1. B - August 2, 1776
2. A - 1870
3. D - Frances Bellamy
4. B - George Washington
5. A - Francis Scott Key
6. B - 13
7. C - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
8. D - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
9. B - John Hancock
10. A - Thomas Jefferson
11. D - Betsy Ross
12. C - 56


Happy 4th of July weekend from your favorite waterfront resort at the Lake of the Ozarks! Summerset Inn Resort is centrally located in the "Heart" of the Lake area, beautiful Osage Beach, MO. While staying here you're only a short distance from a variety of fine restaurants, golf courses, shopping, caves, amusements, night-time entertainment and activities for children. 



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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

How Much Do You Know About the 4th of July?

The biggest holiday here at the Lake of the Ozarks is here! Our rooms are filling up with guests and the lake will soon be crowded with boats. People from all over the country will be joining us here at the Lake for a 4th of July celebration. Our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront resort is ready to kick off the holiday weekend, starting with a little fun trivia!

4th of July Trivia


1. On what date did the majority of the signers of the Declaration of Independence actually sign the document? 


A. August 2, 1776
B. July 2, 1776
C. July 4, 1776
D. August 4, 1776

2. In what year did the 4th of July become a legal federal holiday? 


A. 1776
B. 1942
C. 1842
D. 1938

3. Who wrote The Star-Spangled Banner? 


A. John Philip Sousa
B. Francis Scott Key
C. Katharine Lee Bates
D. Samuel  Francis Smith

4. The Second Continental Congress met in which city to draft The Declaration of Independence? 


A. Boston, MA
B. New York, NY
C. Baltimore, MD
D. Philadelphia, PA

5. According to legend, which of the following women sewed together the first American flag? 


A. Dolly Madison
B. Martha Washington
C. Eleanor Roosevelt
D. Betsy Ross

6. The "midnight ride" of which American patriot was later immortalized by poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow? 


A. John Hancock
B. Samuel Adams
C. Joseph Warren
D. Paul Revere

7. Which of the following was not one of the 13 original colonies? 


A. Georgia
B. Virginia
C. Vermont
D. Massachusetts

8. What classic children's book was published on July 4th, 1865? 


A. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
B. A Tale of Two Cities
C. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
D. Oliver Twist

9. On July 4, 1954, what country finally ended 14 years of rationing meat and bacon? 


A. France
B. Spain
C. Great Britain
D. Germany

10. In July of 1776, approximately how many people were living in the colonies? 


A. 1 Million
B. 2.5 Million
C. 500,000
D. 1.5 Million





**ANSWERS**


1. A - August 2, 1776
2. D - 1938
3. B - Francis Scott Key
4. D - Philadelphia
5. D - Betsy Ross
6. D - Paul Revere
7. C - Vermont
8. A - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
9. C - Great Britain
10. B - 2.5 Million

Summerset Inn Resort wishes you a Happy 4th of July weekend! Remember to keep our family-friendly resort at the Lake of the Ozarks in mind for all your future vacation needs. The Lake is a great place to enjoy family time, whether it's a holiday weekend or not. We hope to see you soon at Summerset Inn!


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1165 Jeffries Road Osage Beach, MO  65065
573-348-5073
Email:info@summersetinn.com

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