Vocabulary
U.S. Symbols
U.S. Holidays
Monuments & Symbols
Fun Facts
100

Something that represents or stands for something else.

What is a symbol?

100

The colors of the Flag.

What is red, white and blue.

100

Holiday that remembers the pilgrims and to be grateful.

What is Thanksgiving?

100

This symbol is the national bird of the United States.

What is the Bald Eagle.

100

Benjamin Franklin thought this bird would have been a better symbol for our country.

What is a turkey?

200

During spring break, I will get to visit my family. When will this happen?

(past, present, future)

future

200

The 50 stars symbolize...

What is the 50 states of the United States.

200

Holiday that is a celebration about Americans' belief in freedom.

What is Independence Day?

200

This monument is in Washington D.C. and was built to honor the first president of the United States.

What is the Washington Monument.

200

This is what we call something that is happening right now. 

(past, present, future)

present

300
We had a test last week. When did the test happen?

(past, present, future)

past

300

The thirteen stripes symbolize...

What is the original 13 colonies of the United States.

300

Holiday that is celebrated on November 11?

What is Veteran's Day?

300

This symbol was a gift from France and symbolizes freedom.

What is the Statue of Liberty.

300

The tallest building in Washington, D.C.

What is the Washington Monument?

400

The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.

What is chronology?

400

The Bald Eagle, the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell and the Flag are all symbols of this idea.

What is freedom?

400

Holiday that honors and remembers people who died while serving in the military.

What is Memorial Day?

400

This symbol is honored during the Pledge of Allegiance.

What is the Flag of the United States

400

The date the thirteen original colonies became the United States of America?

What is July 4, 1776?

500

A building created to honor an important person or event.

What is monument?

500

This symbol was built as a memorial to our first President, George Washington. It stands nearly 556 feet tall. 

What is the The Washington Monument?

500

This is a day we show respect for Americans who have served in the military. It is celebrated on November 11th.

What is Veteran's Day.

500

This symbol is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was made in England and hung in the tower of Independence Hall.

What is the Liberty Bell?

500

What president hasn't lived in the White House in Washington D.C.?

What is George Washington.