Featured J!Buzz Clues & Categories 07.04.2023 Celebrate Independence Day with These Clues from the Jeopardy! Vault Happy Fourth of July! Get in the patriotic spirit and test your knowledge of America’s birthday with these clues. *Quiz Rules: Respondents do not have to answer in the form of a question. Moderate spelling errors will receive consideration. No prizes, but big-time bragging rights.* THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE This is actually the date the Declaration of Independence was adopted–most of the signing was on August 2 Submit AMERICAN HISTOR-"E" Ben Franklin, John Adams & Thomas Jefferson chose this motto for the Great Seal of the United States Submit THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS MET HERE The first meeting occurred September 5, 1774 in this city, one that they'd return to over & over again Submit HE SIGNED THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE In May 1775, he was president of the Continental Congress Submit HE SIGNED THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE He presided over debates that resulted in the Declaration, & 2 of his descendants became president Submit THERE'S A TIME & A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING Philly, July 12, 1776: John Dickinson asks the Continental Congress, hey, did you read these Articles I sent you? Submit ON THE FOURTH OF JULY They died within hours of each other on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Submit THE AMERICAN FLAG The 13 stripes on the American flag represent the 13 original ones of these Submit THE AMERICAN FLAG The American flag was officially adopted in this year, 1 year after the Declaration of Independence was signed Submit THE PRESIDENTIAL SWEET For an 1806 4th of July party, Thomas Jefferson's steward hired an extra servant to turn a crank to make this Submit Jeopardy! Clues You May Also Like Clues & Categories 06.19.2023 How Much Do You Know About Juneteenth National Independence Day? Clues & Categories 03.01.2024 See How Well You Know Your Women’s History With These Clues Clues & Categories 06.01.2023 Celebrate Pride Month With These Clues