In which building was the Declaration of Independence adopted, a landmark of America250?
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Independence Hall
9179 America's 250th Anniversary (America250) Trivia Questions with Answers
9179 public questions with answers, drawn from the well. How many can you answer?
Which congressional body was created to coordinate the United States' America250 anniversary?
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United States Semiquincentennial Commission
What was the United States' previous major national anniversary celebration before America250?
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United States Bicentennial
Which four cities did the 2016 America250 legislation identify as leading locations for anniversary events?
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Boston, Philadelphia, New York City, Charleston
What was the name of the first large printed run of the Declaration of Independence?
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Dunlap broadsides
Which Founding Father wrote most of the United States Declaration of Independence?
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Thomas Jefferson
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery, a major freedom milestone relevant to America250?
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Thirteenth Amendment
Where was the United States Constitution signed, a site central to America250 history?
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Independence Hall
Which invention did Alexander Graham Bell display at the 1876 Centennial Exposition?
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The telephone
In which Philadelphia park was the 1876 Centennial Exposition held?
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Fairmount Park
Which founding document is the central subject of the United States Semiquincentennial?
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Declaration of Independence
Which U.S. organization, established by Congress in 2016, is organizing America250?
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United States Semiquincentennial Commission
What is the formal anniversary term for America250, the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence?
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Semiquincentennial
In which city were the first commissioners sworn in for America250 planning?
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Philadelphia
Which speech is commemorated by the fifth 2026 America250 quarter?
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Gettysburg Address
Where is America’s Time Capsule scheduled to be buried for America250?
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Independence National Historical Park
What dual date appears on the 2026 America250 cent and nickel?
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1776~2026
Which historic agreement is honored by the first 2026 America250 quarter design?
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Mayflower Compact
Which phrase is inscribed on the 2026 America250 dime?
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Liberty Over Tyranny
What was the public-law number that created the America250 commission?
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Public Law 114–196
Which document’s adoption is commemorated by America250 in 2026?
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Declaration of Independence
What is the 250th anniversary of American independence called?
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Semiquincentennial
What date does the United States Semiquincentennial celebrate in 2026?
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July 4, 2026
What anniversary will the United States mark in 2076 after America250?
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Tricentennial
Which earlier U.S. anniversary did the 2026 semiquincentennial follow by 50 years?
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1976 Bicentennial
Which Pennsylvania city is named as a leading city for America250 events?
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Philadelphia
What 1787 gathering drafted the United States Constitution?
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Constitutional Convention
What was the Liberty Bell originally called before it became known by its famous nickname?
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State House Bell
Who wrote the music for “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the U.S. national anthem?
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John Stafford Smith