Important People in American History
American Symbols
Vocabulary
Holidays
Geography
100
He was the first President of the United States and is often called the "Father of Our Country."
Who is George Washington?
100
There are this many stars on the American flag.
What is fifty (50)?
100
Events that have already happened. (HINT: It is the class you are in right now.)
What is history?
100
This is a day in February to honor all presidents of the United States, especially George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
What is Presidents' Day?
100
This feature can be identified as blue on a map.
What is water?
200
This woman in history is said to have sewn the first flags of the United States.
Who is Betsy Ross?
200
This symbol on the American flag represents the original thirteen colonies.
What is the 13 stripes?
200
A day on which something or someone is honored or remembered.
What is a holiday?
200
This day in October is used to remember Christopher Columbus who is given credit for discovering America.
What is Columbus Day?
200
This is a round model of the Earth which is often found in a classroom.
What is a globe?
300
This man was the 16th President of the United States and is known for his thoughts that everyone should be treated equally. He had the nickname, "Honest Abe."
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
300
This animal is a symbol of America representing freedom, strength, and independence.
What is the Bald Eagle?
300
A picture or something that stands for something else. Just as the White House, Statue of Liberty, and the American Flag are this for America.
What is a symbol?
300
This day in November is used to remember the sharing of the harvest between the Pilgrims and the American Indians. It is often associated with eating lots of turkey.
What is Thanksgiving?
300
This is the study of the Earth around us.
What is Geography?
400
This woman was known for her role in the civil rights movement where she was a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
400
This American symbol was a gift from the French. It stands in the harbor outside of New York City and immigrants would pass it on their way to America. It represents friendship and freedom.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
400
This name is given to the leader of the United States.
What is the President?
400
This day in July is used to remember when the United States became a new country and is sometimes called "America's Birthday."
What is Independence Day (Fourth of July)?
400
This is a drawing that shows what a place looks like from above. It shows us things as they are only smaller.
What is a map?
500
This woman is known for her role in the women's rights movement. She was a strong leader with Elizabeth Cady Stanton. (HINT: Her first name is Susan.)
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
500
This "pledge" is said by citizens of the United States to demonstrate respect for the United States of America.
What is the Pledge of Allegiance?
500
This is respect for and love of one's country.
What is patriotism?
500
This day in May is used for the recognition and respect for Americans who died in wars while they were serving their country.
What is Memorial Day?
500
These are used to determine location on a map. They are often remembered by the phrase, "Never Eat Sour Watermelons."
What is the Cardinal Directions (North, South, East, West)?
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