Today’s trivia: Fourth of July

How much do you know about the holiday that falls on July 4?

1. The Fourth of July commemorates what event?

A. The Boston Tea Party

B. The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

C. George Washington’s Birthday

D. The signing of the Declaration of Independence

2. How many places nationwide, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, have “Liberty” in their name?

A. 2

B. 213

C. 30

D. 80

3. The United States imported $164.2 million worth of fireworks in 2004 from what country?

A. China

B. Japan

C. Saudi Arabia

D. United Kingdom

4. According to the Library of Congress, celebrating Independence Day only became common after which war?

A. Revolutionary War

B. French and Indian War

C. War of 1812

D. World War I

5. The “Star-Spangled Banner” is set to which tune?

A. “God Save the Queen”

B. British drinking song “To Anacreon in Heaven”

C. A Native American spiritual

D. Irish drinking song “Finnegan’s Wake”