3. Map of the United States
Chad is From
Arizona
Colin is from Oregon
4. National Monuments
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was a gift of
friendship from France to the United
States. It’s a universal symbol of freedom
and democracy.
5. The Liberty Bell
Pennsylvania
The Liberty Bell is a huge
bronze bell that symbolizes
freedom in the United States
of America. This historic bell
is located in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
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6. Giant Sequoia National Monument
California
The forest covers 1,326
square kilometers. It is
located in eastern central
California.
7. Mount Rushmore
South Dakota
Mount Rushmore is a sculpture of U.S. Presidents
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore
Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln, carved into
granite. It is one of the most popular tourist
attractions in the United States.
8. Washington Monument
Washington, DC
This monument honors George
Washington, the first
President of the United States.
For five years, it was the
world's tallest structure, until
the Eiffel Tower took the title
in 1889.
9. America’s first cowboys
came from Mexico.
Beginning in the
1500s, vaqueros—the
Spanish term for
―cowboy‖—were hired by
farmers to help with the
animals. The cowboy is an
important part of the United
16. Many Americans celebrate Halloween on
October 31. Celebrations include costume
parties, trick-or –treating, visiting haunted
houses and carving pumpkins.
17. Thanksgiving Day is the fourth Thursday in
November. Americans get together to celebrate
with family and friends. The first Thanksgiving
was in 1621. It was a celebration with the
pilgrims and Indians to celebrate their harvest.
To this day, Thanksgiving dinner includes some
of the foods served at the first feast:
Turkey, cranberry sauce, potatoes, and pumpkin
pie.
18. Christmas is celebrated on December 25.
The day celebrates the birth of Jesus
Christ. Many people put up Christmas
trees, decorate their homes, visit family and
friends and exchange gifts.
19. Easter is a religious holiday that
celebrates the resurrection of
Jesus Christ. Many children paint
eggs, go on Easter egg hunts, and
receive Easter baskets full of
sweets.
20. Independence Day is celebrated on
July 4th. It honors the birthday of the
United States of America and
celebrates the Independence from
Great Britain on July 4, 1776. It's a
day of parades, concerts and
fireworks.
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26. •The first president of the United States
•Abraham Lincoln helped end slavery.
He was the 16th president.
•Was given the Nobel Peace
Prize for his work to end racial
discrimination.
