Bald Eagle- The Seal of the USA

Why did our founding fathers choose the bald eagle?

• It is strong, majestic, and fierce.

• It is a pretty bird.

• It is a small bird.

• It is only found in Europe.

Why was it important that it was seen as an independent bird?

• It represents peace.

• It stands for the 13 colonies.

• It represents freedom.

• It stands for the 50 states.

 Why is the eagle holding a blue shield with red and white stripes?

• To show that the US wants war

• The stripes stand for the 13 colonies.

• The blue represents how Congress binds all of the states together.

  
  

• To show that the US wants peace

Why is the eagle facing the olive branch?

• To show the US likes war

• It does not stand for anything.

• Eagles can only look in one direction.

• To show the world that we choose peace above fighting

  
  

Where do bald eagles live?

• North America

• South America

• Australia

• Asia

 Why does the eagle on the seal hold 13 arrows in its talon?

• The US is prepared for war if needed.

• The arrows stand for the 13 colonies.

• The US will never go to war again.

• The US wants to go to war again with Great Britain.

The stars above the seal represent that Canada shines as a top country in the world.

• True

• False

What does “E Pluribus Unum” mean?

• Stars and Stripes forever.

• Land of the free, home of the brave.

• Out of many we are one

• Old Glory

When was the seal of the United States adopted with the eagle picture on it?

• 1687

• 1787

• 1887

• 1987

The eagle on the seal is holding an olive branch to symbolize....

• that the US wants peace

• that the US is a top country in the world

• that the US won freedom from Great Britain

• that the US does not want peace