American Symbols
What does the Statue of Liberty stand for?
freedom
what is a hero?
someone who works hard to help others
Why do we celebrate 4th of July?
To celebrate America's independence from England
What is the declaration of independence?
document saying that colonies were free
Why are symbols important?
they connect us to our past
Why is Susan B. Anthony a hero?
She helped women get the right to vote
What is a holiday?
Honors people and events
What is a colony?
Land ruled by another country
What does the bald eagle stand for?
strength
Why is Harriet Tubman a hero?
She helped slaves become free
Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
To honor the first harvest
What is a constitution
a set of laws
Read the song lyrics. Then answer the question.
Whose broad striped and bright stars
Through the perilous fight
O’er the ramparts we watched
Were so gallantly streaming?
“The Star-Spangled Banner”
What is the song talking about?
Why is Martin Luther King Jr. a hero?
Why do we celebrate Veterans Day?
To honor our armed forces.
What was the first ten changes to the constitution called?
Bill of rights
What does the Golden gate bridge stand for?
creativity
What do Harriet Tubman and this person have in common?
A They helped build national landmarks.
B They changed laws for migrant workers.
C They fought for the rights of African Americans.
D They wrote songs about freedom in the United States.
c. They fought for the rights of African Americans
Why do we honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln on Presidents’ Day?
A We honor them for being American heroes.
B We honor them for having the first Thanksgiving.
C We honor them because they lived a long time ago.
D We honor them because they signed important documents.
A We honor them for being American heroes.
Draw a line from each sentence to the correct category.
Amendments were made to the Constitution.
Leaders wanted to change rules to protect our rights.
Leaders wanted to change rules to protect our rights- cause
Amendments were made to the Constitution- effect