Napa Mortgage News

Independence Day Trivia.......The "Bow Tie Guy" economist

July 17th, 2017 1:14 PM by Dale DiGennaro

Dear Gena,

Independence Day has been an official federal holiday only since 1941, but its origins date back to the Revolutionary War and our nation's independence from Great Britain.

The quiz below (from the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio) provides an opportunity for you to test your knowledge of the Fourth of July, which is much more than just a day for picnics, fireworks & cocktails!
The Declaration of Independence wasn't actually signed on the 4th of July. Which day was it officially signed?
A. July 2, 1776
B. August 2, 1776
C. November 15, 1777
D. March 1, 1781
2. Which monarch reigned over the colonists at the time of the American Revolution?
A. Queen Elizabeth
B. Queen Victoria
C. King George II
D. King George III
3. Who famously said, "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me Liberty or give me death!"
A. Nathan Hale
B. Samuel Adams
C. Patrick Henry
D. Paul Revere
4. Which signer has the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence?
A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Roger Sherman
D. John Hancock
5. Which country assisted the colonists with financial and military aid during the Revolutionary War?
A. England
B. France
C. Canada
D. Netherlands
6. Who was the oldest Signer of the Declaration of Independence?
A. George Washington
B. Ben Franklin
C. Roger Sherman
D. Stephen Hopkins
7. Besides John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, which other president died on the 4th of July?
A. Andrew Jackson
B. Millard Fillmore
C. James Monroe
D. James Buchanan
8. Thomas Jefferson was part of a five-person committee to write the Declaration of Independence, along with John Adams, Ben Franklin, Robert Livingston and Roger Sherman. Which man did not sign the Declaration of Independence?
A. Robert Livingston
B. Roger Sherman
C. Ben Franklin
D. John Adams
9. Which signer of the Declaration of Independence stated that this holiday "ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shews, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other from this time forward forever more."?
A. James Madison
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Ben Franklin
D. John Adams
10. How many signers of the Declaration of Independence were born in the United States of America?
A. 56
B. 48
C. 0
D. 13

***Answers down below

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

_____________________________________________________________________________

THINKING OF SELLING OR EVEN DOING A REFINANCE...
Our "Home Price Index" will take into consideration your original purchase price & date of home purchase to determine...

according to the appreciation rate for the region you live in...whether it is a good time for you to refinance now or....if you are getting ready to list your home...what a reasonable value for your area would be. You can also sign up to receive a quarterly report of your homes value based on the up to date analysis of your region.

Just a couple of ways that Custom Lending keeps you informed of our changing market place so you can make the best financial decisions for you and your family!

With the celebration of our nations birthday....comes the consumption of adult beverages! Some stats from the "bow tie guy"....a favorite economist!

He titled this one.........

Apathetic Alcohol

The Friday file: Global alcohol consumption peaked in 2013 at 67 billion gallons. Last year, consumption declined to 66 billion gallons. The decline is pervasive. Per capita German and US consumption has been steadily declining for over 20 years; consumption in Brazil, China and Russia has been declining since roughly 2011. Last year, global beer consumption fell 1.85%, wieclined .008%, and spirits rose 0.04%. Have we witnessed Peak Booze?

ANSWERS: 1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-D, 5-B, 6-B, 7-C, 8-A, 9-D, 10-C

WHATEVER YOUR PLANS...HAVE A SAFE & ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION!

I've already started!

Thank you for always trusting in us to do the best for you and your family and please feel free to call me anytime you have questions. I will be happy to share with you whatever information you may need!"