Civics Practice Assessmet (Part 8: Symbols & Holidays)

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

• There were 13 founding fathers

• There were 13 original colonies

• Colonists came from 13 different countries

• 13 signers of the Declaration of Independence

Answer explanation

The United States flag has 50 stars representing the 50 states, and 13 stripes representing the 13 original colonies.

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

• One star for each state

• One star for each colony

• One star for each founding father

• One star for each signer of the Constitution

Answer explanation

The United States flag has 50 stars representing the 50 states, and 13 stripes representing the 13 original colonies.

What is the name of the national anthem?

• America the Beautiful

• This Land is Your Land

• My Country ‘Tis of Thee

• Star Spangled Banner

Answer explanation

"The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States. The lyrics come from a poem written on September 14, 1814, by Francis Scott Key.

 When do we celebrate Independence Day?

• January 1st

• April 15th

• May 30th

• July 4th

Answer explanation

Independence Day (colloquially the Fourth of July) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.

All of the following are national United States holidays EXCEPT

• Memorial Day

• Veterans Day

• Earth Day

• New Year’s Day