American Symbols and Monuments Flashcards

Grade 2 · Social Studies · Flashcards

Study key American symbols and what they represent for 2nd grade Social Studies.

Flashcards

American flag: 50 stars (one per state) and 13 stripes (original colonies); red, white, and blue
Statue of Liberty: Gift from France in 1886; located in New York Harbor; represents freedom
Bald eagle: National bird of the United States since 1782; represents strength and freedom
Liberty Bell: Famous bell in Philadelphia that rang when independence was declared
Great Seal: Official symbol of the US government, seen on the back of the dollar bill
Star-Spangled Banner: The national anthem of the United States
Patriotism: Love and pride for your country
Independence: Freedom from being controlled by another country
July 4, 1776: The date the United States declared independence from Britain
13 colonies: The original 13 British settlements that became the first US states
Symbol: Something that stands for or represents an idea, a country, or a belief
Monument: A structure built to honor an important person, event, or idea