Stars & Stripes
American History
Memorial Day Traditions
American Symbols
Military Branches
100

What did the 13 stars on the first official American flag represent?

The 13 American Colonies 

100

What country did America gain its independence from?

Great Britain 

100

What do people often place on graves to honor soldiers on Memorial Day?

Small American Flags

100

What is the national bird of the United States?

Bald Eagle

100

What is basic training in the military called?

Boot Camp

200

How many stripes are on the American Flag?

13

200

What is the name of America’s national anthem?

The "Star-Spangled Banner"

200

What do we call people who served in the military?

Veterans 
200

Where can you find the original Liberty Bell?

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

200

What is the newest branch of the U.S. military?

The U.S. Space Force

300

Who was the famous seamstress known for sewing early American Flags for George Washington?


Betsy Ross

300

What document begins with “We the People”?


The U.S. Constitution 

300

What is the name of the most well-known soldiers’ cemetery in the United States?



The Arlington National Cemetery

300

What is the burial site called for the unidentified World War I soldier?

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

300

Semper Fi is the motto of which Military Branch?


The United States Marine Corps 

400

How many points were the stars supposed to have on the first American flag?



6

400

What event caused the United States to enter World War II?

The Japanese military attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.

400

What type of flower is commonly worn on Memorial Day?


A Red Poppy 

400

What was the meaning behind the Uncle Sam posters?

They were designed to encourage people to enlist in the military and support the United States during wartime

400

How many main branches of the U.S. military are there?

6

500

What does the color white symbolize on the American flag?

Purity and Innocence

500

Which famous midnight rider warned that the British were coming?

Paul Revere 

500

What was "Memorial Day" originally called?

Decoration Day 

500

Who gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States?

France

500

What is the highest honor awarded to a member of the military?



Medal of Honor

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