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Liberty Bell
-Located in Phildelphia
-Symbol of Freedom -
Declaration of Independence
-Meant the U.S. colonies would break away from British rule
-Colonies had to fight for their freedom -
American Flag
-Created by Betsy Ross
-The first one was created in 1777.
-Our current one was adopted in 1960
-Includes one star for every state -
Bald Eagle
-Been a national symbol since 1782 -Native to North America -
Bill of Rights
-First ten ammendments of the U.S. Constitution
-Ensured certain freedoms -
U.S. Capitol Building
-Located in Washington, D.C.
-Where Congress meets
-The President is inagurated here -
Washington Monument
-Located in Washington, D.C.
-Built to honor George Washinton's leadership in the American Revolution
-555 feet tall -
Statue of Liberty
-Located in New York City
-It includes seven rays, which represent the seven seas and continents -
Lincoln Memorial
-Located in Washington, D.C.
-Created to honor Abraham Lincoln
-Symbol of freedom -
Mount Rushmore
-Located in South Dakota
-Depicts 4 presidents:
-Abraham Lincoln
-Theodore Roosevelt
-Thomas Jefferson
-George Washington
-Took 14 years to complete
