3rd Grade American/National Symbol Study Guide

Symbol

A symbol is something that represents something else

Where can people go to see the Statue of Liberty?

Ellis Island in New York Harbour

What are the first three words of the Constitution?

"We the People..."

How many rooms does The White House have?

132

What is the address of The White House?

1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington DC

How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

56 men

What is the Bald Eagle holding on the seal?

A bundle of arrows in 1 talon

What is one of the most important ideas included in the constitution?

All people deserve certain basic rights no matter where they are born, how rich or poor their families are, or what religion they practice.

What does the Liberty Bell stand for?

American freedom from British rule.

Which branch of the military do poster of Uncle Sam encourage people to join?

Army

Why was the Constitution written?

Because the United States needed a strong government with rule that all the states must follow. I tell the government what it's jobs are.

What does the blue in the flag represent?

Blue stands for justice and the fair treatment of all people who live under the American flag.

What metal is the Statue of Liberty made of?

Copper

Which holiday do we celebrate because of the Declaration of Independence?

Fourth of July

Which country gave the Statue of Liberty as a present?

France

What 2 things does the Bald Eagle symbolize?

Freedom, courage, and strength

Which country did the declaration of independence declare freedom from?

Great Britain

What color is the Statue of Liberty?

Greenish color because of the coppers a reaction to the sea water.

What is in the Statue of Liberty's right hand and what does it stand for?

Her right hand hold a burning torch that represents liberty.

In which building was The Constitution signed?

Independence Hall in Philadelphia

Why can't the Liberty Bell ring anymore?

It cracked when it was being rung for the death of Chief Justice John Marshall.

What is the Declaration of Independence?

It explains why the colonies needed to be free from Great Britain

Where is the Liberty Bell located?

It now hangs in a glass pavilion near Independence Hall

What is the US Constitution?

It sets up three branches of government. Each branch is responsible for certain tasks.

Why did so many people want this bird chosen as a national bird for America?

It was a great and powerful bird, just as the new nation was great and powerful.

What was the Liberty Bell used for long ago?

It was rung on every Fourth of July and during every state celebration until 1835

Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?

John Hancock

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

July 4, 1776

What 3 things does the American flag stand for?

Justice, courage, and goodness

What does the Declaration of Independence promise?

Life, liberty, and happiness

What is another name for the American flag?

Old Glory

In which room would you find the President's desk?

Oval Office

Who was the first president that lived in The White House?

President Adams

What does the red in the flag represent?

Red stands for valor, or having great courage.

Why is the Statue of Liberty so important to the United States?

She is a symbol of welcome, freedom and friendship to people all over the world.

What does the cartoon of uncle Sam represent?

The government of the United States of America

If the bald eagle is not really bald, why is it called that?

The head of the adult bird is white, and was called "bald" by the people from England who first settled in America. To them, "bald" meant "white" or "white-streaked", not hairless!

What is The White House?

The home where the President of the United States lives with his or her family well he or she is President.

What do the seven rays in her crown symbolize?

The seven seas and continents.

Why are there 13 stripes on the flag?

They stand for the 13 colonies that join together in 1776 to declare themselves free from the real of England.

What do the 50 white stars represent on the flag?

They stand for the 50 states that now make up our nation

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

What bird did Ben Franklin want to be our national bird?

Turkey

What does the white in the flag represent?

White stands for purity and they goodness that those who founded the country hope it's people would have.