Our Country's Symbols
Kindergarten · Social Studies · Study Guide
Discover the special symbols that represent the United States of America.
Every country has special symbols that represent who they are and what they believe in. The United States of America has many important symbols that make Americans feel proud. These symbols remind us of our history, our freedom, and the values we share.
The American flag is one of the most well-known symbols. It has 50 stars — one for each state — and 13 stripes for the original 13 colonies. The Statue of Liberty stands in New York Harbor and is a symbol of freedom and welcome. It was a gift from the people of France!
The bald eagle is America's national bird and a symbol of strength and freedom. The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia cracked long ago but still stands as a symbol of freedom. The national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, is a special song that honors our flag and country. These symbols help us remember what America stands for.
| Symbol | What It Represents |
|---|---|
| American Flag | The 50 states and the first 13 colonies |
| Statue of Liberty | Freedom and welcome to all people |
| Bald Eagle | Strength and freedom |
| Liberty Bell | Freedom and independence |
| The Star-Spangled Banner | Our pride in the American flag |
Key terms
- symbol
- Something that stands for or represents an idea or thing
- flag
- A piece of cloth with special colors and designs representing a country
- Statue of Liberty
- A large statue in New York that stands for freedom and welcome
- bald eagle
- America's national bird, a symbol of strength and freedom
- national anthem
- The official song of a country
Flashcards
- Symbol
- Something that stands for or represents an idea or country
- American flag
- Has 50 stars and 13 stripes, representing the USA
- Statue of Liberty
- A large statue in New York that represents freedom and welcome
- Bald eagle
- America's national bird, representing strength and freedom
- Liberty Bell
- A historic bell in Philadelphia that represents freedom
- National anthem
- The official song of a country, like The Star-Spangled Banner
Practice questions
How many stars are on the American flag?
- 13
- 25
- 50
- 100
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Answer: 50
The American flag has 50 stars, with each star representing one of the 50 states.
The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom.
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Answer: True
The Statue of Liberty was designed to symbolize freedom and welcome to all who come to America.
What is America's national bird?
- Robin
- Bald eagle
- Owl
- Blue jay
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Answer: Bald eagle
The bald eagle was officially chosen as the national bird of the United States in 1782.
The American flag has 50 stripes.
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Answer: False
The American flag has 50 stars but only 13 stripes, representing the original 13 colonies.
A ___ is something that stands for or represents an idea.
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Answer: symbol
A symbol is an image, object, or design that stands for something else, like a country or idea.
Fun facts
- The American flag has 50 stars, one for every state in the USA!
- The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France and took 9 years to build.
- The bald eagle was chosen as America's national bird in 1782.
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