The American Flag
Red, White, and Blue!
In the song "America the Beautiful", what is the missing color in these lyrics?
Oh beautiful, for spacious skies
For amber waves of grain
For ________ mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain
Purple!
Which country did the United States want freedom from?
Great Britain (or England, Britain)
A show in the night sky helps us remember "The rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air", with bright explosions and loud booms. What are they?
Fireworks!
A famous statue of a woman holding a torch is found in New York. What is it called?
The Statue of Liberty!
How many stars are on the current American flag?
There are 50 stars!
In the song, "America the Beautiful", what is the missing word?
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From ______ to shining ______!
George Washington!
Many families like to have something tasty for an Independence Day meal, cooked outdoors. What is it?
Barbecue!
A very large waterfall is found between the border of Canada and the United States on the Great Lakes. What is it called?
Niagara Falls!
What do the stars on the flag represent?
Each star represents a State in the United States!
Finish these lyrics from "Yankee Doodle Dandy"
Yankee Doodle went to town
Riding on a pony
Stuck a feather in his hat
And called it ___________
Macaroni!
What day of the year do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th!
Many American towns celebrate Independence Day with people lining a street and watching decorated floats and marching bands go by. What is it called?
A parade!
One of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World is found in Arizona, formed by erosion from the Colorado river over many, many, many years. What is it called?
The Grand Canyon!
How many stripes are on the American flag?
There are 13 stripes: 7 red stripes, and 6 white stripes, representing the 13 original colonies!
What are the next words that come after this line in "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O’er the land of the ______ ____ ____ ______ ___ ____ ________?
O'er the land of the .....
...... free and the home of the brave?
What was the year that America declared independence?
1776!
Many families will wear special colors for Independence Day celebrations. What are they?
Red, white, and blue!
The famous bridge in San Francisco is called what?
The Golden Gate Bridge!
How many stars were on the first American flag?
There were 13 stars in a circle on the first flag: one for each of the original 13 colonies!
What is the name of the American National Anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
In which state was the US Constitution signed?
Pennsylvania!
Because the 4th of July is a federal holiday, what happens for employees?
The often get to take the day off from work!
The house where the American President lives is called what?
The White House!