By Olivier - July 1, 2022

Test your knowledge: U.S. history trivia

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Update: We have a winner! Scroll down to see the details…

Are you an American history buff? Test your smarts in our trivia quiz and you could win a $25 Publix gift card!

Independence Day is more than just fireworks. It’s the celebration of the history that led to our nation’s independence. To test your knowledge, we’ve prepared a few American history questions about this iconic holiday.

How many signers of the original Declaration of Independence eventually died on July 4th?
a. 0
b. 2
c. 4

What is the section of the Declaration of Independence that mentions “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” called?
a. Preamble
b. Introduction
c. Conclusion

What was the real Uncle Sam’s occupation?
a. Soldier
b. Iron worker
c. Meatpacker

What is the United States’ national anthem?
a. “The Star-Spangled Banner”
b. “America the Beautiful”
c. “You’re a Grand Old Flag”

To enter

Option 1:
Submit your answers through our online form.

Option 2:
Send entries to

Publix News July Contest Entry
Attn: Publix Corporate Communications
P.O. Box 407
Lakeland, Florida 33802

Your entry should include your

  • answers to all the questions
  • name and job title
  • store number or work location and
  • personnel number.

We have our winner!

Congratulations to Front Service Clerk Colie Drake, #1395, Palm Beach, Florida.

Test your knowledge: U.S. history trivia answers

How many signers of the original Declaration of Independence eventually died on July 4th?

Answer: B. 2

Both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826.

What is the section of the Declaration of Independence that mentions “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” called?

Answer: A. Preamble

You may recall having to memorize the preamble to the Declaration of Independence.

What was the real Uncle Sam’s occupation?

Answer: C. Meatpacker

Uncle Sam was a meatpacker who supplied barrels of beef to the U.S. Army during the War of 1812.

What is the United States’ national anthem?

Answer: A. “The Star-Spangled Banner”

“The Star-Spangled Banner” was written by Frances Scott Key and was recognized for official use by the Navy in 1889. But it wasn’t until 1931 that it became the national anthem, thanks to a resolution by Congress.

Thank you to everyone who participated. Keep an eye on Publix News for future contests.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Entries start on 7/1/22 at 12 AM EDT. Entry deadline is 8/12/22 at 11:59 PM EDT. Winners selected by 9/1/22. Open only to Publix assocs who are legal Fla./Ga./Ala./S.C./N.C./Tenn./Va. res, 18+ or w/parent perm. Enter online at publix.org/publixnews, by e-mail to corporate.communications@publix.com, via U.S. Mail addressed to Publix News July Contest Entry, Attn: Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 407, Lakeland, Fla. 33802, for receipt by 8/12/22 (limit 1 mail-in entry/outer mail env), or via interoffice mail to Corporate Communications. Limit 1 entry/person. Prizes (2): $25 Publix gift card. ARV: $25.00. Odds of winning depend on # of correct entries rec’d. Winners responsible for all taxes/costs not stated above. Other restrictions & eligibility limits apply. For full rules & winners’ list (avail by 10/1/22), visit publix.org/publixnews. Sponsor: Publix Super Markets. Void where prohibited.

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