U.S. History and Symbols Quiz

On the U.S. flag, what do the 50 stars mean?

• 50 people

• 50 presidents

• 50 states

On the U.S. flag, what do the 13 stripes mean?

• 13 colonies

• 13 presidents

• 13 governments

If the U.S. added a new state, what would likely happen to the flag?

• A new star would be added

• A new stripe would be added

• The flag would turn green

If you wanted to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement, which source would be most helpful?

• A speech by Martin Luther King Jr.

• A recipe book

• A weather report

Which state joined the United States second?

• Florida

• California

• Hawaii

Which would help us learn about African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement?

• The U.S. Constitution

• Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights