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How many stars are on the American flag?
50
When is America's birthday?
July 4th
Who does the Washington Monument honor?
A president
After the Liberty Bell arrived in Philadelphia..
it cracked.
What is our national bird?
A Bald Eagle
What does each star on the American flag represent?
Each star represents a state.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What do the 50 flags at the base of the Washington Monument represent?
They represent the 50 states.
During the Revolutionary War, the colonists fought for freedom from...
England
How many colonies joined together to form the United States of America in 1776?
13 colonies
Where is the United States Capital Building?
Washington, D.C.
Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address when he...
freed the slaves.
The Lincoln Memorial was built to honor...
President Abraham Lincoln.
Where can you visit the Empire State Building?
New York
What do Presidents put on documents to make them official?
The Great Seal
Why was the Gateway Arch built in Missouri?
Missouri was the starting place for pioneers headed West.
Which president helped purchase the Louisiana Territory?
President Thomas Jefferson
Who was the first president of the United States?
President George Washington
Mount Rushmore is located in...
South Dakota.
The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous...
suspension bridge.
What is a symbol?
A symbol is a thing that stands for something else.
Which war was fought because of slavery?
The Civil War
A motto is a short statement that describes...
beliefs.
Why are there 100 senators in Congress?
There are two senators in Congress for each of the 50 states.
Name two presidents whose faces are carved in Mount Rushmore.
President George Washington
President Abraham Lincoln
President Thomas Jefferson
President Theodore Roosevelt