Symbols
What happened the first time the Liberty Bell rang?
It Cracked
What are the colors of the flag?
red, white, and blue
What document was signed on July 4, 1776?
Declaration of Independence
Which monument honors Abraham Lincoln?
Lincoln Memorial
How many stars were on the first flag vs our current flag?
13 vs 50
What country gave the Statue of Liberty to the U.S.?
France
What document was written to say how the government works?
Constitution
Which monument honors George Washington?
Washington Monument?
Where is the statue of Liberty?
New York
What do the stripes represent on the Flag?
The 13 original colonies
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
so the US can be its own country, separate from Great Britain
Where does the president live?
The White House
Who made the first flag?
Betsy Ross
What year did the Liberty Bell ring?
1776
Who helped write the Constitution?
People like George Washington, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton
How many years did it take to make the Washington Monument?
36 Years
What is the Bald Eagle a symbol of?
Freedom, courage, protection
What is the eagle holding on the Great Seal?
Arrows and Olive Branch
Who helped write the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What historic events happen at the Lincoln Memorial?
Inauguration, MLK Speech