Fourth of July
What does the Fourth of July celebrate?
American independence
Name 3 things Americans like to do in the summer.
Go on vacation, swimming (at the beach or a pool), go to camp (children and teens), visit family, do outdoor activities (hiking, boating - canoeing, kayaking - having barbecues, playing sports)
What is the official song (anthem/hymn) of the U.S. called?
"The Star Spangled Banner"
Who was the first president of the U.S.?
George Washington
Name 3 popular foods immigrants have brought the U.S.
Pizza, spaghetti and meatballs, tacos, won ton soup, hot dogs, hamburgers, pot roast, pie, cake, cookies...
What country did the American colonies want independence from?
England/Great Britain
What is considered the official beginning of summer, an when is it?
Memorial Day at the end of May
What do people recite (say) to express their support for the American flag and country?
The Pledge of Allegiance
Who was the president during the American Civil War (1860 - 1865)?
Abraham Lincoln
Name 3 countries where many immigrants came from in the the 17th and 18th centuries (1700s and 1800s).
England (including Scotland and Ireland), Holland, Germany, France, Sweden
What war was fought for independence in America?
The American Revolution
What is considered the official end of summer?
Labor Day at the beginning of September
How many stripes are on the U.S. flag and what do they represent?
13; the original 13 colonies
Who was the president during World War II (1941 - 1945)?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)
Name 3 countries where many immigrants came from in the 19th century (1800s).
Ireland, Italy, Eastern Europe (Russia, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Yugolavia) and Scandanavia (Sweden, Norway)
What do many Americans traditionally do on July 4th?
Have barbecues, set off/or watch fireworks
What do Americans eat especially in summer?
ice cream/ices, salads, fruit, cold foods
How many stars are there on the U.S. flag, and what do they represent?
50; the current 50 states
Who was the first African-American president?
Barack Obama
Name 3 countries immigrants came from in the 20th century (1900s).
Is the Fourth of July a federal holiday?
Yes: banks, schools, libraries and government offices are all closed on federal holidays.
Is summer weather the same all over the U.S.?
No: it is hotter, more humid and lasts longer than in the northern U.S.
Why do we speak English in the U.S.?
Who is the president and vice-president now?
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Name 3 words that have entered English from foreign languages spoken by immigrants.