Week 30 -National Symbols, Landmarks, Celebrations - Studies Wee

National Celebrations

Why do we celebrate Labor Day?

Political Symbols

Who was “Uncle Sam” believed to be based on?

• Samuel Morse - inventor

• Samuel Smith - governor

• Samuel Adams - tax collector

• Samuel Wilson - beef supplier

Political Symbols

What does this symbol represent?

• Libertarian Party

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Communist Party

Political Symbols

What does this symbol represent?

• Libertarian Party

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Communist Party

The National Anthem

O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave

O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Where was Francis Scott Key when we first wrote this poem?

• in a fort

• on a ship

• at his office

• with his family

The National Anthem

When was “The Star-Spangled Banner” approved as the national anthem?

• 1776

• 1812

• 1931

• 1969

Type the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Pledge of Allegiance

The original Pledge of Allegiance was first recited at a special event to celebrate:

• the US victory in the Revolutionary War

• the 100-year anniversary of the Constitution

• the 400 - year anniversary of Columbus' voyage

• the signing of the Declaration of Independence

The Statue of Liberty

Which group viewed the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of their new home?

• farmers

• immigrants

• soldiers

• teachers

What is the significance of this building?

• It is the home of the U.S. president.

• Congress meets on the second floor.

• Foreign leaders use it as an embassy

• The Constitution was signed on the lawn.