American Symbols & Holidays — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. map
2. vote
3. rule
4. house
5. lead
6. city
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Our country's capital is Washington, D.C..
Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America.
2. The President lives in the White House.
The White House is the home and office of the U.S. President.
3. Congress meets inside the big U.S. Capitol.
The U.S. Capitol is where lawmakers meet to make rules for our country.
4. A map shows us where places are in our country.
A map is a flat picture that shows states, cities, and places we can visit.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.
True False
Washington, D.C. is our capital city, where our government does its work.
2. The President lives inside the U.S. Capitol.
True False
The President lives in the White House, while Congress meets in the Capitol.
3. A map helps us find cities in our country.
True False
Maps use lines and names to help us find states, cities, and roads.