Bald Eagle as a National Symbol

Who were tasked with designing the official seal after the Declaration of Independence?

• James Madison and James Monroe

• Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams

• George Washington and Alexander Hamilton

• Aaron Burr and Samuel Adams

Who introduced the eagle in the seal designs?

• Charles Thomson

• John Adams

• William Barton

• Thomas Jefferson

What did Charles Thomson decide to make a prominent feature in the seal?

• A maple leaf

• A bald eagle

• A lion

• A horse

When was the design featuring the bald eagle adopted by Congress?

• August 2, 1790

• June 20, 1782

• July 4, 1776

• May 14, 1787

What does the bald eagle symbolize?

• Strength and Freedom

• Honor and Respect

• Peace and Tranquility

• Wisdom and Longevity