Symbols and Holidays Flashcards
1
Q
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
A
▪ because there were 13 original colonies
▪ because the stripes represent the original colonies
2
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
3
Q
What is the name of the national anthem?
A
▪ The Star-Spangled Banner
4
Q
When do we celebrate Independence Day?*
A
▪ July 4
5
Q
Name two national U.S. holidays.
A
▪ New Year’s Day ▪ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ▪ Presidents’Day ▪ Memorial Day ▪ Independence Day ▪ Labor Day ▪ Columbus Day ▪ Veterans Day ▪ Thanksgiving ▪ Christmas
