State Pledges

State Pledges

4th Grade Social Studies

New Words

On the next few slides you will see a few new words. Then you will have 2 questions to asked to see if you know them.

What Does Pledge Mean?

• Meaning: It means to make a promise

• Example: I pledge to do my best.

What Does Allegiance Mean?

• Meaning: Loyalty or Commitment

• Example: We say the pledge of allegiance in class

Multiple Choice

What does Allegiance mean?

• A promise

• Loyalty or commitment

Multiple Choice

What is an example of pledge?

• Saying the pledge of allegiance

• I pledge to do my best

History of the National Pledge of Allegiance!

• U.S. Our national Pledge of Allegiance started in 1892. A minister named Francis Bellamy wrote a pledge that the citizens of any country could recite.

• Here are the original words: I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

More...History of the National Pledge of Allegiance!

• Then in 1923, some words were added and changed to:

• "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

And More...History of the National Pledge of Allegiance!

• The pledge changed one more time in 1954, and this is the pledge that we say today. President Eisenhower wanted Congress to add two words. Read the pledge to see if you can find the two added words.

• "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Multiple Choice

Which is the original words to the pledge?

• "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

• "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Multiple Select

Did you know that some states have a pledge to the state flag?

• Yes

• No

17 states have a pledge to the state flag

• Alabama

• Arkansas

• Georgia

• Kentucky

• Louisiana

• Michigan

• Mississippia

17 states have a pledge to the state flag

• New Mexico

• North Carolina

• Ohio

• Oklahoma

• Rhode Island

• South Carolina

• South Dakota

Multiple Select

What do you think the last 3 states are with state pledges?

• Tennessee

• Texas

• Virginia

• Florida

• Oregon

Last 3 states are:

• Tennessee

• Texas

• Virginia

Homework

Work with an adult in your house to complete the homework assignment that pairs with this lesson.