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What is a symbol?
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Our symbols bring out feelings of patriotism in many Americans. What does it
mean to be patriotic?
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Why do you think July 4 is called Independence Day?
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Why do you think Americans celebrate July 4 as the country's birthday?
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How old is the United States of America?
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What do the 13 red and white stripes on the American Flag symbolize?
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What do the 50 stars on the American Flag symbolize?
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What inspired Francis Scott Key to write the "The Star-Spangled
Banner?"
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During which war was "The Star Spangled Banner" written?
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According to the Pledge of Allegiance, what does the flag symbolize?
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What is a republic?
- According to the Preamble to the Constitution, what were six reasons why the Constitution was written?
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The Companion to The Little Book On Line
for Teachers and Tutors |
V: The Symbol - The Song - The Pledge - The Preamble
Learning Outcome #3: Identify various symbols of the United States: flag, national anthem,
Pledge of Allegiance, Independence Day.
Directions, Part A: There are some special symbols which represent the United States. Carefully
read and study
Section A
and
Section V
under Important Things to Remember and
Related Words
in
The Little Book. Then, answer the questions below. Use the
Glossary
for questions asking for definitions.
Answer Key
Directions, Part B: Below are phrases found in four of our most famous symbols. Match the phrases with their source. Some answers will be used more than once. After you have finished, use The Little Book to check your answers.
| Phrases | Sources |
| 1. "with liberty and justice for all" | a. Constitution |
| 2. "all men are created equal" | b. Declaration of Independence |
| 3. "the land of the free and the home of the brave" | c. Pledge of Allegiance |
| 4. "We the people" | d. National Anthem |
| 5. "Star-Spangled Banner" | |
| 6. "that among these rights are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" | |
| 7. "Oh! say, can you see" | |
| 8. "in Order to form a more perfect Union" |
Directions, Part C: Below are the names and pictures of ten additional symbols that all Americans should recognize. See how many you know. Match the symbols with the names by placing the letters next to their correct number.
___ 1. Lincoln Memorial
___ 2. Statue of Liberty
___ 3. Liberty Bell
___ 4. Great Seal
___ 5. Uncle Sam
___ 6. Bald Eagle
___ 7. Capitol Building (Congress)
___ 8. White House
___ 9. Supreme Court
___ 10. Washington Monument
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