National Symbols & Monuments
This is a huge monument with the carvings of the faces of the Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln.
Mount Rushmore
What is the capital city of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Name 1 famous American athlete.
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On which day each year does America celebrate its independence?
4th of July
Which romantic holiday do Americans celebrate on February 14th?
Valentine's Day
This symbolizes freedom and hope, located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.
The Statue of Liberty
In 1848, thousands of people went to this state searching for GOLD.
California
What sport do the New York Yankees play?
Baseball
Where did America's most famous "tea party" happen?
Boston, Massachusetts or Boston Harbor
What holiday do Americans celebrate by dressing up in costumes on October 31st?
Halloween
What animal represents America?
The Bald Eagle
What two oceans does America touch?
Pacific and Atlantic oceans
What sport do the Chicago Bulls play?
Basketball
What is the name of the first military medal awarded by the United States?
The Purple Heart (once known as the Badge of Military Merit)
Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
President Abraham Lincoln
What is known as The Stars and Stripes, Old Glory?
The American Flag
What country did America buy Alaska from?
Russia
What is the name of the championship game for American football?
The Super Bowl
When America was still a new country, 2 plant crops made the American South very rich.
They were tobacco and ____________?
cotton
This holiday honors soldiers who died serving in the U.S. Military.
Memorial day (last Monday in May)
The national tree is the OAK TREE. The national flower is the ROSE. The national mammal is the BISON. The national instrument is the BANJO.
What is the national MOTTO?
In God We Trust.
What famous river runs through the middle of the country and ends in the Gulf of Mexico?
The Mississippi
What is America's oldest TEAM sport?
Lacrosse
What current American car company has the original idea for an assembly line?
Ford
What date is FLAG DAY, when we celebrate the American Flag?
June 14th. This day commemorates the adoption of the American Flag in 1777.