Symbols
What is the symbol that was given to the U.S.A. as a gift from France that represents freedom?
The Statue of Liberty
Liberty Enlightening the World
How many states are there in the U.S.A.?
There are 50 states.
How many branches of Government do we have in the U.S.A.?
There are three branches of government in the United States.
Who were the first people here in America?
The Native Americans were the first people here.
How old do you need to be to vote?
You need to be 18 years old to vote in the U.S.
What symbol is our National bird?
The Bald Eagle
What state do we live in?
We live in New York State.
Who was the 1st president of the United States?
The 1st president was George Washington.
What document was signed that gave us independence from England?
The Declaration of Independence freed us from England.
How many points are on Miss Liberty's crown?
There are seven points on her crown.
What do the stripes stand for on the American Flag?
The red and white stripes stand for the original 13 Colonies-the white stands for purity and the red stands for bravery.
How many regions are there in the U.S.A.?
5
Where does the President live?
The President lives in the White House in Washington D.C.
What war did we fight that made us free from England rule and able to make our own rules/laws?
The Revolutionary War or the American Revolution was the war that made us free from England.
What symbol is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
The Liberty Bell is located in Pennsylvania.
How many stars are on the American Flag and what do they represent?
There are 50 stars and they stand for the 50 states.
What region of the U.S.A. do we live in?
We live in the Northeast region.
What type of government do we have?
We are a democracy.
What did the Civil War end?
The Civil War ended slavery.
What branch of government makes the laws?
The Legislative Branch makes the laws.
What does Miss Liberty's crown represent?
The seven rays stand for the suns rays and there are seven that represent the seven continents and seven seas of the world.
Where is the U.S. capitol located?
Our nations capitol is located in Washington D.C.
Name the three branches of government.
The three branches of government are the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branch.
Who fought in the Civil War?
The northern states and the southern states fought in the Civil War.
Where is our state capitol located?
Our state capitol is in Albany, New York.