In honor of the 4th of July, we created a quiz about U.S. history that every American should know. You will surprise yourself with the results and will have better barbeque banter for this 4th of July weekend!
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The famous 4th of July event, Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, started back in 1916. How did it start?
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As a promotion for Nathan’s that began with two employees friendly wager.
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As a way to settle a dispute among four immigrants as to who was the most patriotic.
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To get rid of an excess amount of hot dogs made that year.
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The Democratic Party’s donkey symbol was derived from who/what?
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During an election, Andrew Jackson’s opponents called him a jackass
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A donkey was let loose at an early democratic party
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Was Rosa Parks ejected by the bus driver only once?
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Yes
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No
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The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and…
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solicitation
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petition
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The first person to walk on the moon was…
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Buzz Aldrin
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Neil Armstrong
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John Glenn
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Former President Richard Nixon was nicknamed “Tricky Dick” because
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His shifty, calculating political style
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His great bowling ability
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On and off sex drive with the ladies
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Christopher Columbus landed where in 1492?
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Florida
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Bahamas
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Cuba
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Massachusetts
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The term America is derived from who/what?
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The indigenous American Indian tribe
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Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci
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Early Spanish settlers named it because “Rica” means rich and bountiful.
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