American Symbols and Holidays — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Why did America choose the bald eagle as a symbol?
A) It shows strength and freedom
B) It is small and quiet
C) It cannot fly far
D) It has no feathers
The bald eagle was chosen because it shows strength, freedom, and pride for America.
2. What do the fifty stars on the flag stand for?
A) Fifty cities
B) The fifty states
C) Fifty colors
D) Fifty animals
Each of the fifty stars on the flag stands for one state in the United States.
3. Why is the Statue of Liberty important to America?
A) She is very old
B) She is green
C) She welcomes new people to freedom
D) She lives near a bridge
The Statue of Liberty welcomes new people to America and stands for freedom for all.
4. What does the Liberty Bell remind Americans about?
A) School lunch time
B) Spring rain time
C) Library quiet time
D) Freedom and independence
The Liberty Bell reminds Americans of the day our country first became free and independent.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The flag has thirteen stripes for the first colonies.
The thirteen stripes stand for the first thirteen American colonies that became our country.
2. The bald eagle is a symbol of freedom and pride.
The bald eagle stands for freedom, which means people in America can be free.
3. On July fourth, America celebrates its birthday.
July fourth is America's birthday, the day our country became free in 1776.
4. George Washington was the first president of America.
George Washington was the first American president and helped lead our country at the start.
5. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the country of France.
France gave the Statue of Liberty to America as a gift of friendship in 1886.