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With the 4th of July right around the corner, are you ready to test your Red White & Blue IQ? The following questions and answers are provided by Reader's Digest “60 Patriotic 4th of July Trivia Questions." 🇺🇸

- Who ruled England when the Colonies established independence?
Answer: King George III

- How many people were estimated to be living in the Colonies when they gained independence?
Answer: 2.5 million

- What is the location of the nation’s oldest 4th of July parade?
Answer: Bristol, Rhode Island

- Which city hosted the first official Independence Day celebration on July 4, 1777?
Answer: Philadelphia

- What year was the 4th of July declared a national holiday?
Answer: 1870

Source: Reader's Digest, article by Kelly Kuehn
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