American Symbols Worksheet

What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?

• The original 13 colonies

• The first 13 presidents

• The 13 states of America

• The 13 symbols of freedom

How many stars are on the American flag today?

• 13

• 50

• 25

• 100

When was the American flag first created?

• 1777

• 1782

• 1886

• 1492

The reader can infer that the original American flag had how many stars on it?

• 50

• 25

• 13

• 1

Why was the bald eagle chosen as the national bird?

• Because it is so large

• Because it is strong and symbolizes freedom

• Because it is colorful

• Because it is the most common bird in the U.S.

Who are the Founding Fathers?

• the fathers of the Minutemen

• the men who created the first U.S. flag

• the men who started the first 13 colonies

• the men who wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence

What does the bald eagle appear on? Choose two answers.

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Great Seal of the United States

• The one dollar bill

• The White House

Which patriotic symbol welcomes immigrants to America?

• The bald eagle

• The American flag

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Liberty Bell

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from what country?

• Canada

• France

• England

• Spain

What year was the Statue of Liberty given to America?

• 1776

• 1885

• 1876

• 1782