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American Heritage Exploration

A Grade 5 social studies worksheet exploring key symbols, documents, and figures of American heritage, aligning with U.S. History standards.

Grade 5 Social studies HistoryU.S. HistoryAmerican Heritage
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D2.His.3.3-5D2.Civ.3.3-5

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American HeritageUS HistoryGrade 5Social Studies
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American Heritage Exploration

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of American heritage.

1. What important document declared the American colonies independent from Great Britain?

a

The Constitution

b

The Bill of Rights

c

The Declaration of Independence

d

The Articles of Confederation

2. Who is known as the 'Father of Our Country' and was the first President of the United States?

a

Thomas Jefferson

b

Benjamin Franklin

c

George Washington

d

Abraham Lincoln

3. The   in Philadelphia is a symbol of American independence.

4. The United States flag has   stripes and   stars.

5. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France.

T

True

F

False

6. The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States.

T

True

F

False

7. Look at the image below. What does the Statue of Liberty represent?

Statue of Liberty

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

Constitution
Preamble
amendments
rights

8. The   is the supreme law of the United States.

9. The beginning of the Constitution is called the  .

10. Changes or additions to the Constitution are called  .