Jul 3rd, 2009 - CBS News
The Fourth of July is just a day away. You know the holiday means barbecue, sunshine and fireworks, but what do you really know about the day's origins?
The author of "Don't Know Much About History," Ken Davis, appeared on "The Early Show" Friday to quiz the anchors on their awareness of Independence Day history
And now, it's your turn. Check out Davis' quiz questions:
Q: When was the actual vote on the resolution for independence?
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