People
What was one of George Washington's jobs before he was president?
Who is said to have made the first American flag?
What is the name of the American symbol that is in Philidelphia and has a large crack on it ?
the Liberty Bell
What happened at the Boston Tea Party?
The colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor.
What is one thing Ben Franklin invented?
lightening rod, iron stove, bifocals (glasses), rocking chair
How many stars were on the Betsy Ross flag?
13
What is the animal that represents the United States?
the bald eagle
Why did the colonists want to be free from England?
Because it was unfair that the King of England had control over them and they did not get to vote. Also, the king made them pay taxes.
Who designed the first American flag?
George Washington
What do the 50 stars stand for on the flag?
the 50 states
Guess the American symbol:
1. it is a statue
2. it is in New York
3. it is over 300 feet tall
the statue of Liberty
Why is George Washington called a founding father, or "The Father of His Country"?
becuase he was the first president and he fought bravely in the war against England
Where does the President of the United States live?
Washington, DC (in the White house)
Why are there 13 stripes on the American flag?
To represent the 13 colonies
What are the colors of the American Flag?
red, white and blue
What happened at the Continental Congress?