July Fourth is the perfect time to let your patriotism shine. Read on to find out how the United States of America came to be the country it is today.
History Behind the Holiday 3hx6j
In the beginning of U.S.'s history, 13 colonies were ruled by the King of England, King George III. These colonies were tired of having a king 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Two acts of defiance made history. Tea was purposely dumped into the British soldiers fired into a crowd after being jeered and stoned. The number of people killed was exaggerated (only a few people died), but the event became known as the Massacre.
Happy Fourth of July!
The Big Vote 4q13v
Virginia took the first step and voted to set up a group to represent the colonies. The first meeting was in 1774 and a draft of a document that would give them freedom from England was written. This document, called the Declaration of Independence, was considered treason and the 56 men who signed it were in some serious independence.
The First Fourth of July g295m
Things didn't happen overnight. It took years for the final draft of the Declaration to be official holiday.
Celebrations 4c6360
Every July 4th Americans have a day off work and stuff themselves full of food at picnics. There are activities in the afternoon including birthday celebration you don't want to miss.
Fireworks are a huge part of July 4th Celebrations
Quirky U.S. Fun Facts! j6q3l
- There are more plastic pink flamingos in the U.S. than real ones.
- According to hurricanes.
- The most popular fruit in the States is the banana. The average person eats 33 pounds of bananas every year.
- The Liberty Bell wasn't made in the U.S. and wasn't rung on the first Independence Day. It was actually made in slaves pursuing their freedom.
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