SECTION F: Symbols and Holidays Flashcards
1
Q
What is the capital of the United States?
A
Washington, D.C.
2
Q
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
A
- New York (Harbor)
* Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]
3
Q
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
A
- (Because there were) 13 original colonies
* (Because the stripes) represent the original colonies
4
Q
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
A
- (Because there is) one star for each state
- (Because) each star represents a state
- (Because there are) 50 states
5
Q
What is the name of the national anthem?
A
• The Star-Spangled Banner
6
Q
The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?
A
- Out of many, one
* We all become one
7
Q
What is Independence Day?
A
- A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
* The country’s birthday
8
Q
Name three national U.S. holidays.
A
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday)
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
9
Q
What is Memorial Day?
A
• A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
10
Q
What is Veterans Day?
A
- A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military
* A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)
