The U.S. Constitution
What happened because there were many different ideas about the Constitution?
There were many arguments and it was difficult to write.
What happened on July 4, 1776?
The Declaration of Independence was approved.
Who visits Caroline's mother's shop?
Three military officers.
What is the Statue of Liberty a symbol of?
Freedom and friendship.
What's the story about?
The Constitution's history.
What is the purpose of the video?
To talk about the history of the Fourth of July celebrations.
What does defeat mean?
To lose, to be beaten.
What is "A visit to the Statue of Liberty" about?
The Statue's history.
Why are the amendments to the Constitution important?
They gave people many rights like the right to vote.
What led to the Revolutionary War in the colonies?
Americans decided they did not want Great Britain to control them.
Why does Caroline's mother move the flag to a malt house?
They needed more room to work.
Why did the French give the Statue to America?
It was a gift of friendship.
What was the name of the rules that were made after the Revolutionary War?
The Articles of Confederation
Why did people think it was important to write the Declaration of Independence?
To tell why they wanted freedom
What are Caroline's feelings about her flag work?
It gives her pain sometimes, but she's proud to do it.
What can we learn from the part of the story called "Inside the Pedestal"?
Why the Statue of Liberty changed color.
What are the three branches of U.S. government?
The Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches.
How do Americans celebrate the fourth of July?
Fireworks, parades, music, gun salutes, and barbecues.
When Caroline sees the British attacking Fort McHenry, how does she feel?
She feels very frightened because the British were very close.
What was the Statue's original color? What color is it now? How and why did it change?
It was originally coppery brown. It's now green. It changed because of the wind, sun, and rain.