American Indians
True or False:
All American Indians lived in the same types of homes and ate the same types of food.
False
American Indians used their natural resources in their environment for food and homes.
Who landed in Plymouth Rock?
Pilgrims
Who helped write the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name an American symbol or memorial and tell why it is important.
Flag: symbol of freedom
Bald Eagle: symbol of freedom, America's national bird
Statue of Liberty: landmark that stands for freedom
Who do we honor on Labor Day?
All the people in our country who work and make our country a better place
Name one of the Indian groups and where they lived.
Chinook (Northwest)
Pueblo (Southwest)
Mandan (Plains)
Cherokee (Southeast)
Iroquois (Northeast)
What is a colony?
A place that is ruled by another country.
Who was enslaved but wanted to fight then served for 5 years?
Peter Salem
How many stars did the first flag have?
50
Who do we honor on Memorial Day?
Men and women who gave their lives for our country.
Who were the only people living in North America for a long time?
American Indians
What are settlers?
People who make a home in a new place.
Who brought water to soldiers during battle?
Molly Pitcher Hays
How many stars did the first flag have?
13
When is President's Day?
The third Monday in February
What is a continent?
One of the world's seven major areas of land.
True or False:
There were 20 original colonies.
False...there were 13 original colonies.
How long did the American Revolution last?
7 Years
Who was given the nickname "Father of our Country"?
George Washington
What do holidays help us remember?
Our country's heroes or important events.
What is history?
The study of things that happened in the past.
Who was the first person to sail from Europe to North America?
Christopher Columbus
Why did the leaders of the colonies write the Declaration of Independence?
They thought British laws were unfair and they wanted freedom to choose their own government.
Why is it important for the United States to have symbols, landmarks, and memorials?
They help us honor the history and heritage of the United States.
What does Independence Day (Fourth of July) represent?
The United State's birthday
This is also when leaders of the 13 colonies approved the Declaration of Independence.