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Symbols

Chapter 7

Symbols

The United States uses powerful symbols to represent its history and ideals. The U.S. flag features 13 stripes representing the original 13 colonies, and 50 stars representing the 50 states. The national anthem is 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' composed during the War of 1812. The Statue of Liberty, located in New York Harbor, is an iconic symbol of freedom and was a gift from France.

Questions

6 Total
119

What is the capital of the United States?

120

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

121

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

65/20 Rule

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

What is the name of the national anthem?

The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?

Question 119

What is the capital of the United States?

Acceptable Answers

Washington, D.C.

To know more

"The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C., a federal district that is not part of any U.S. state. Established by the Residence Act of 1790, the city was specifically designed to serve as the nation's seat of government and was named in honor of George Washington, the first president and a Founding Father. It is home to the three branches of the federal government—the Capitol (Legislative), the White House (Executive), and the Supreme Court (Judicial)—as well as many national monuments, museums, and foreign embassies."