Roots of our Nation

What does our nation's flag symbolize?

• The qualities that make our nation great.

• A favorite sports team

• A famous movie

• A type of food

Who were the people that first came to the New World?

• Scientists

• Explorers

• Astronauts

• Teachers

What did settlers create in different parts of America?

• Amusement parks

• Colonies

• Zoos

• Shopping malls

Who was Abraham Lincoln?

• • A great civic leader who worked to keep our country united

• A famous chef who invented pizza

• The first President of the Unites States

• The inventor of Lincoln Logs

The three branches of the national government are ​the​ (a)  

• Army, Navy, and Air Force

• Police, Firefighters, and Paramedics

• Mayor, Governor, and President

• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

What does 'taxation without representation' refer to?

• Paying taxes without getting any food

• Colonists having to pay taxes without having a say in the government

• Buying something without paying for it

• Getting a free pass to a museum

The Stamp Act and the Intolerable Acts contributed to the (a)  

• World War I

• The Revolutionary War
• The Civil War

• The French and Indian War

How did other countries help during the Revolutionary War?

• They sent soldiers to help fight

• They built schools

• They planted trees

• They gave us new recipes

Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July?

• To honor the end of summer

• To celebrate the birth of our nation and its independence

• To have a big family meal

• To start the school year

What important document was signed on the Fourth of July, 1776?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation