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Which national holiday celebrates the “birth” of the United States?

4th of July

Which national holiday celebrates learning how to farm from the Native Americans?

Thanksgiving

Which national holiday celebrates a man who fought for equal rights for all people?

Martin Luther King Day

Which national holiday is set aside to honor people who have served in the armed forces?

Veteran’s Day

Which national holiday is a day to honor all soldiers who died fighting for their country?

Memorial Day

This patriotic symbol was rung to announce the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

Liberty Bell

This national symbol is a sign of “welcome” to all immigrants coming to the United States.

Statue of Liberty

13 colonies and also the current 50 states. This national symbol is a symbol of freedom and represents the original 13 colonies and also the current 50 states.

The flag

This national symbol represents an animal that symbolizes strength and bravery.

Bald Eagle

Pick one of the national symbols and explain why it is a good symbol to represent the United States.

Liberty Bell: Statue of Liberty: Bald Eagle: Flag:

What is the official language in the United States?

English

What is the currency of the United States?

The dollar

Who is the head of the government in the United States?

The President of the\United States

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Name TWO of the religions that are practiced in the United States

Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Muslim, etc.

country that you live in? What is the name of the country that you live in?

The United States

What is the name of the state that you live in?

New York State

Name the TWO hemispheres that our country is located in.

Northern and Western Hemispheres

What do dolphin trainers use to reward them for their hard work?

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Name the three largest countries that make up North America

Canada United States Mexico

What do the stripes on the flag symbolize?

They have lungs and they nurse their young

What do the STARS on the flags symbolize?

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How many states are there in the United States?

50 states

Which ocean borders New York State?

Atlantic Ocean

Which ocean borders California?

Pacific Ocean

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