Holidays
Holiday 3rd Monday in February
President’s Day
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
because the stripes represent the original colonies
The Statue of Liberty is located here
New York (Harbor)
Liberty Island
[Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River)
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Greg Abbott
There were 13 original states. Name five (2020) or Name 3 (2008)
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there is one star for each state,
because each star represents a state,
because there are 50 states
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
Missouri (River) . Mississippi (River)
What is the capital of your state?*
Austin
What is Independence Day?
A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain). The country’s birthday
What is Veterans Day?
A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military. A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States,
the flag
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific (Ocean)
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California . Arizona . New Mexico . Texas
Who was the first President?*
(George) Washington
What is Memorial Day?
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What is the capital of the United States?*
Washington, D.C.
Name one state that borders Canada.
. Maine . New Hampshire . Vermont . New York . Pennsylvania . Ohio . Michigan
. Minnesota . North Dakota . Montana . Idaho . Washington . Alaska
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
Native Americans
Name three national U.S. holidays.*
New Year Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday), Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?
Out of many, one,
We all become one
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic (Ocean)
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico . U.S. Virgin Islands . American Samoa . Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
What is the name of the President of the United States now?*
Joe Biden