National Symbols and Monuments
Honoring Our Country and Presidents
Presidents and
War
The United States Congress
United States
Bonus Facts
100
What do the stars are on the American Flag represent?
The stars on the American Flag represents each of the 50 states.
100
When is America's Birthday? What do we call that day?
America's Birthday July 4th, Independent's Day.
100
What two presidents do we honor on Presidents' Day?
The two presidents we honor on Presidents' Day are George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
100
What is the name of the building in Washington D.C. where Congress works?
The United States Capital
100
Where is the Liberty Bell located?
The Liberty Bell is located in Philadelphia.
200
Where did the Statue of Liberty come from?
The Statue of Liberty came from France.
200
When is President's Day cellebrated?
President's Day is cellebrated on the third Monday in February.
200
Which war did George Washington lead?
The war that George Washington led was the Revolutionary War.
200
How many parts is Congress divided (split) into?
Congress is divided into 2 parts.
200
When is America's birthday?
America's birthday is July 4!
300
Where is the Abraham Lincoln Memorial located?
The Lincoln Memorial is located in Washington D.C.
300
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner.
300
Who was president during the Civil war?
Abraham Lincoln was president during the Civil War.
300
Why does the Senate have 100 senators in Congress?
The Senate has 100 senators in Congress because there are two senators for each state, and the US has 50 states. 50x2=100
300
How long is a president's term in office?
A president's term is 4 years.
400
What is the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of?
The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of Freedom in the United States.
400
What does it mean to pledge allegiance?
To pledge allegiance means to make a promise to be loyal to his or her country.
400
Who was fighting the Revolutionary War? Why?
The Colonists were fighting for freedom against England.
400
What is the MOST important job for Congress?
The MOST important job for Congress is making laws.
400
How many terms can a president serve?
A president can serve 2 terms.
500
What is the name of the Island the ships took immigrants when first ariving in America?
The name of the Island immigrants arrived at was Ellis Island.
500
What does patriotism mean?
Patriotism is the love and support for one's country.
500
Who was fighting in the Civil War? Why?
The Civil War was a fight between the northern states and the southern states. The northern states wanted to end slavery.
500
Why does the House of Representatives have more members than the Senate?
The House of Representatives has more members than the Senate because the more people living in a state, the more representatives the state can send to Congress.
500
Who gave the speech, The Gettysburg Address, after the slaves were freed.
Abraham Lincoln gave the speech, The Gettysburg Address.
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