I WONDER - Why Is Uncle Sam A Symbol For The US?

Uncle Sam is a symbolic figure representing the US government, often depicted as an older man with a white beard and patriotic attire. The character's association with the US began during the War of 1812 when Samuel Wilson, a meat packer, supplied food to the US Army. Soldiers humorously referred to the food as coming from 'Uncle Sam.' The character was later popularized by political cartoonist Thomas Nass in the 1860s and has since been used in various media to symbolize the US government.

What is the typical depiction of Uncle Sam?

• A young man in casual clothes

• An older man with a white beard, wearing a suit with stars and stripes

• A soldier in uniform

• A woman in a traditional dress

During which war did Uncle Sam become associated with the United States?

• World War I

• The Civil War

• The War of 1812

• The Revolutionary War

Who was Samuel Wilson, and what was his contribution to the Uncle Sam legend?

• A president who used Uncle Sam in his campaign

• A soldier who fought in the War of 1812

• A political cartoonist who drew Uncle Sam

• A meat packer who supplied barrels of meat to the US Army

Which political cartoonist is credited with popularizing Uncle Sam in the 1860s?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Nast

• Samuel Wilson

• James Montgomery Flagg

In what forms has Uncle Sam been used to represent the US government?

• In novels and plays

• In movies and TV shows

• In songs and poems

• In posters and advertisements