American History - Symbols and Holidays

American History - Symbols and Holidays

Questions 96-100 cover American symbols, holidays, and patriotic observances.

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Question 96

Question:

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

Answer:

Because there were 13 original colonies.

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Question 97

Question:

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

Answer:

Because there is one star for each state. Because each star represents a state. Because there are 50 states

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Question 98

Question:

What is the name of the national anthem?

Answer:

The Star-Spangled Banner.

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Question 99

Question:

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

Answer:

July 4th.

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Question 100

Question:

Name two national U.S. holidays.

Answer:

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.

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