Citizens Rule: Symbols and Celebrations of America

The video explores various American symbols, including the American flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Great Seal, Uncle Sam, the Star-Spangled Banner, and the Statue of Liberty. It delves into their origins, historical significance, and the stories behind them, highlighting their roles as symbols of freedom, independence, and national identity.

What was the original purpose of the 13 stripes on the American flag?

• To represent the 13 original colonies

• To symbolize the 13 founding fathers

• To denote 13 battles won

• To mark 13 years of independence

Who is traditionally credited with sewing the first American flag?

• Betsy Ross

• Martha Washington

• Dolley Madison

• Abigail Adams

In what year was the Pledge of Allegiance first published?

• 1776

• 1892

• 1942

• 1954

What phrase was added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954?

• With liberty and justice for all

• One nation under God

• Indivisible

• To the republic for which it stands

What does the olive branch in the eagle's talon on the Great Seal represent?

• War

• Peace

• Strength

• Unity

What is the national motto of the United States found on the Great Seal?

• United We Stand

• Liberty and Justice for All

• E Pluribus Unum

• In God We Trust

Who was Uncle Sam named after?

• Sam Houston

• Samuel Wilson

• Sam Smith

• Samuel Adams

What inspired Francis Scott Key to write 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

• The inauguration of a president

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of the Civil War

• The sight of the American flag after a battle

Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?

• Spain

• France

• United Kingdom

• Italy

What is the official name of the Statue of Liberty?

• Lady Liberty

• Liberty Enlightening the World

• The American Beacon

• The Freedom Statue