Civics - Know Your Nation - VL

The Star-Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key while being imprisoned during this war:

• War of 1812

• Civil War

• American Revolution

• Mexican-American War

What is the national symbol of the United States? (Hint: It's a bird.)

• Pyramid

• American Bison

• Bald Eagle

• Statue of Liberty

There are 50 stars and 13 stripes in the flag to represent the 50 ______ and the 13 ______.

• Colonies, states

• Territories, states

• States, colonies

• Colonies, territories

Explain why the United States has their capital in a federal district instead of a state.

• The founders did not want only one state to have all the power over the federal government.

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What are the 3 colors of the American Flag?

• Red, White, and Blue

• Pink, White, and Green

• Blue, Yellow, Orange

What does the color Blue stand for in the flag?

• Vigilance and Justice

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What does White represent on the American Flag?

• Innocence and Purity

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What does the color Red represent on the American Flag?

• Courage and Valor

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What does the United States motto, "In God We Trust" stand for?

• The Pilgrims came to the United States to escape religious persecution and they put their trust in God during their trip over to the United States.

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What does the United States motto "E Pluribus Unum"(Out of one, many) mean?

• Everyone in the country came from different backgrounds but we make up one united nation.

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