Famous Americans

What is a contribution?

• a large family
• the act of giving or doing something
• something from long ago
• a good job

Why do we honor our national symbols?

• To watch TV.
• To decorate.
• To eat spaghetti.
• To celebrate our country.

What is this U.S. symbol, located in Washington, D.C?

• Mount Rushmore
• The Texas State Capitol building
• The White House
• The Washington Monument

What is this U.S. symbol?

• Cheetah
• Bald Eagle
• Tortoise
• Liberty Bell

We have Columbus Day...

• To celebrate a person who led the way for exploring the Americas

• To celebrate the working class

• To celebrate America's birthday

• To celebrate the military

We have Labor Day...

• To celebrate a person who led the way for exploring the Americas

• To celebrate the working class

• To celebrate America's birthday

• To celebrate the military

We have Veterans Day...

• To celebrate a person who led the way for exploring the Americas

• To celebrate the working class

• To celebrate America's birthday

• To celebrate the military

Ben Franklin is a famous American because... (select more than 1)

• He was a great president.

• He is on the $100 bill.

• He proved there is electricity in lightning.

• He started the 1st volunteer fire department.

• He created the first public library.

The American people... (select more than one)

• have rights and responsibilities

• have a queen

• have diverse/different backgrounds

• have a government

• do not have a government

What U.S. symbol is this?

• bald eagle

• Washington Monument

• Statue of Liberty

• American flag