American Symbols

What is a symbol?

• a promise
• a letter
• objects that represent an idea or quality
• freedom

What is another word for a promise?

• liberty
• pledge
• justice
• traditions

If you are loyal to something, you have ______________.

• symbols
• pledges
• allegiance
• justice

What should you do while saying the Pledge of Allegiance?

• put your left hand over your heart
• put your right hand over your heart
• look away from the flag
• put your right hand on your head

Which is NOT an American symbol?

• Statue of Liberty
• American Flag
• Penny
• Bald Eagle

What do the seven rays of the crown on the Statue of Liberty represent?

• 7 people
• 7 continents
• 7 presidents
• 7 flags

What does the torch the crown on the Statue of Liberty represent?

• the way to freedom and liberty
• the way home
• the way to New York

What is the national bird of the United States?

• robin
• cardinal
• bald eagle
• chicken

Who is thought to have made the first American Flag?

• George Washington 
• Betsy Ross
• Mrs. Gaskins
• Barack Obama

Which of these does the bald eagle NOT represent?

• courage
• freedom
• strength
• happiness