National Symbols & Holidays
How many stars & stripes are on the American Flag?
50 Stars
13 Stripes
What is the capital of Virginia?
Richmond
How did people travel in the past?
Horses and Wagons
Who is George Washington?
He was the 1st President and the "Father of Our Country".
Who was the leader of the Powhatan people ?
Chief Powhatan
What does the Blad Eagle stand for?
Strength and Freedom
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
How do people travel now ?
Cars, Planes, and Trains
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What did Christopher Newport do?
He brought settlers to Jamestown.
What does the Statue of Liberty stand for?
Friendship (a gift from France)
What direction is North?
Up
What did people use for light in the past?
Candles and Oil lamps
Who is James Madison?
He helped write the rules for our government, "Father of the Constitution"
Who is John Mercer Langston?
When is President's Day?
February
Which direction is South?
Down
What do people use now for light?
Electric light bulbs
Who is Maggie L. Walker?
First African American woman to start a bank.
Who is Booker T. Washington?
He was a teacher that started schools for African Americans.
When is Independence Day?
July 4th
Never Eat Soggy Waffles
Who is Arthur Ashe, Jr. ?
A champion tennis player who fought for equal rights.
Who was the first African American governor in the US?
L. Douglas Wilder