American Symbols Intro

Which symbol stands for freedom?

• a heart

• a bald eagle

• a clover

• a crown

. What do the fifty stars on the U.S. flag stand for?

• the 13 Colonies

• Good Luck

• the 50 States

• the Solar System

Why is George Washington known as the “father of our country”?

• He helped win the Civil War.

• He had more children than anyone else.

• He was very old.

• He helped the United States become a country and was the first president.

Why is the Statue of Liberty a symbol for hope and friendship?

• It welcomes people who move to America from other countries.

• It rang to announce the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• It is where the president works and lives.

• It helps protect the United States from enemies.

The Liberty Bell and Statue of Liberty REPRESENT freedom. What does REPRESENT mean?

• to respect

• to give as a gift

• to fight for

• to stand for

The Statue of Liberty welcomes people from all over the world. There are seven spikes in her crown. What might they stand for?

• the seven biggest cities in New York

• the seven continents on Earth

• the seven days of the week

• the seven dwarves