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After working through this slide show you will be able to: Label 3 American symbolsLabel 3 American symbols Paraphrase why they are importantParaphrase why they are important Indicate what year they were establishedIndicate what year they were established Click the bird to continue

MENU American flag American flag Great Seal of the U.S. Great Seal of the U.S. Bald Eagle Bald Eagle Click on the pictures to learn the information about each symbol CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE QUIZ AFTER READING ALL THE INFORMATION

Click the Eagle to learn more American Flag Betsy Ross hand sowed the first US Flag in 1777Betsy Ross hand sowed the first US Flag in 1777 The flag has 13 stripes and 50 starsThe flag has 13 stripes and 50 stars The American flag has had many changes since Best Ross sowed the first flagThe American flag has had many changes since Best Ross sowed the first flag The original flag only had 13 stars for the 13 colonies, we added more stars when we received more statesThe original flag only had 13 stars for the 13 colonies, we added more stars when we received more states

American Flag Click on the Eagle to read about the American Flag QUIZ HINT!!!!!!! What do the Strips mean on the American flag? Look for the answer to the question! Click Here to go back to the MENU

The Great Seal of the United States On July 4, 1776, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson were given the task of creating a sealOn July 4, 1776, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson were given the task of creating a seal The Great Seal was finished six years later on June 20, 1782.The Great Seal was finished six years later on June 20, CLICK HERE TO READ MORE!

Great seal of the united states In the center of the Seal is the Bald Eagle our nations birdIn the center of the Seal is the Bald Eagle our nations bird eagle holds a scroll in its beakeagle holds a scroll in its beak The eagle holds an olive branch in its left claw The eagle holds an olive branch in its left claw A bundle of thirteen arrows in its right claw. A bundle of thirteen arrows in its right claw. The olive branch and arrows are symbols for the power of peace and war.The olive branch and arrows are symbols for the power of peace and war. CLICK HERE to see a picture of the Great Seal

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Bald Eagle The bald eagle was chosen June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the United States of AmericanThe bald eagle was chosen June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the United States of American Chosen because of its long life, great strength and majestic looks. Chosen because of its long life, great strength and majestic looks. Also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent. Also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent. Click here to keep reading!

Bald eagle On the backs of our gold coins, the silver dollar, the half dollar and the quarter, we see an eagle with outspread wings.On the backs of our gold coins, the silver dollar, the half dollar and the quarter, we see an eagle with outspread wings. It is also on Great Seal of the United States and in many places which are interpreters of our nation's authority we see the same emblem. It is also on Great Seal of the United States and in many places which are interpreters of our nation's authority we see the same emblem. The eagle represents freedom. The eagle represents freedom. Click here to go back to the MENU!

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What does the Bald eagle represent? Freedom Flight Hard Work

What does The great seal have a picture of in the center? BALD EAGLE AMERICAN FLAG PICTURE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON

What Do the Stripes stand of on the american Flag? The large amount of land in the United States The Original 13 Colonies Nothing, it just looked nice with the stars

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