Founding Fathers
This document declared the American colonies independent from Great Britain in 1776.
United States Declaration of Independence
This country gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States as a gift in 1886
France
This number of stars appeared on the first official U.S. flag after the colonies declared independence.
13
During the War of 1812, this person wrote a song which became the U.S. national anthem in 1931.
Francis Scott Key
This bright red bird is the official state bird of seven states, including Illinois and Ohio.
(Northern) cardinal
He wrote most of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
The Statue of Liberty stands on this island in New York Harbor.
Liberty Island
This number of amendments make up the Bill of Rights.
10
This patriotic march by John Philip Sousa is nicknamed "The President's Own."
The Stars and Stripes Forever
This blue bird, known for its cheerful song, is the state bird of Missouri and New York.
(Eastern) bluebird
This Founding Father is known as the "Father of the Constitution."
James Madison
The seven spikes on Lady Liberty's crown are commonly said to represent these geographic divisions of the world.
seven continents and seven seas
This number of electoral votes is currently needed to win the U.S. presidency.
270
This patriotic song begins with the words "America! America!" and includes the phrase "from sea to shining sea."
America the Beautiful
This small yellow bird is the state bird of New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington.
(American) goldfinch
This inventor, diplomat, and printer helped convince France to support the American Revolution.
Benjamin Franklin
The Statue of Liberty's green color comes from this process affecting its copper exterior
oxidation (or the formation of a copper patina)
This number of articles are in the original U.S. Constitution before the amendments.
7
This 1918 song by Irving Berlin became especially popular during times of war and national remembrance.
God Bless America
This colorful bird with a long tail is the state bird of New Mexico.
(Greater) roadrunner
The meeting in 1787 where delegates wrote the U.S. Constitution was held in this city.
Philadelphia
This famous sonnet by Emma Lazarus, displayed inside the pedestal, includes the line "Give me your tired, your poor."
The New Colossus
This number of terms did Franklin D. Roosevelt win as president?
4
The official song (march) of the United States Navy was originally composed in 1906 by Lieutenant Charles A. Zimmermann
"Anchors Aweigh"
This waterfowl, known for its distinctive "quack," is the state bird of Arkansas.
Mallard