National Symbols and Models of Citizenship Chapter 4 Lessons 3 and 4

Patriotic Symbol A patriotic symbol stands for the ideas the people believe in, such as freedom.

Our Country’s Flag The US Flag has changed over time. Original Flag for the 13 colonies.

The Pledge of Allegiance The pledge is a promise citizens make to the flag and all it stands for.

National Anthem The National Anthem is called “The Star Spangled Banner.” It is written about the US flag. It was written by Francis Scott Key.

Liberty Bell Cracked the first time that it was rung. They made a new bell and it cracked. The Liberty Bell is a symbol for freedom. On display in Philadelphia.

The Bald Eagle The eagle is our national bird. Symbol of strength. Ben Franklin didn’t want the eagle, he wanted the turkey.

The Great Seal Stars represent the 13 colonies. Arrows represent strength. Olive branch means peace. E Pluribus Unum is motto of the US. Means “out of many, one.”

Bill of Rights Names many of the freedoms that belong to all Americanis: –Freedom of Speech –Freedom of Religion –Freedom of the Press The Bill of Rights is located in the US Constitution.

Famous Americans

Thomas Jefferson Third President Jefferson worked hard to make sure citizens had basic freedoms like Speech, Religion, and of the Press.

Harriet Tubman Harriet was born a slave. After Harriet escaped, she would later return to help more than 300 slaves to escape to freedom.

Helen Keller An illness caused Helen to lose both sight and hearing. Helen was unable to communicate. Anne Sullivan, her teacher, developed a way to communicate with Helen by making signs in Helen’s hand. Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. King spoke out against laws he thought were unfair. King encouraged followers to be peaceful. His words inspired those who believed in civil rights, or personal rights for everyone. King is known for his “I Have a Dream” speech.