1. The United States of America Quick facts

2. DO YOU KNOW… • THE CORRECT ANSWER IS • B. Bald Eagle • What’s the national bird? • Polar Bear • Bald Eagle • Squirrels

3. DO YOU KNOW… • THE CORRECT ANSWER IS • Rose • What’s the national flower? • Rose • Daisy • Sunflower

4. DO YOU KNOW… • THE CORRECT ANSWER IS • Washington D.C. • What is the capital? • Washington D.C. • Chicago • New York City

5. The first European settlers People from England (also called Great Britain) are English or British. England There were people living in the Americas before Europeans came. They are called “Native people” or if they are from the United States “Native Americans.” England is a country in Europe. A group of people from England came to America in 1620. They left England to have more freedom and better opportunities. They arrived and settled in Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts.

6. The first 13 colonies or states • Visit the following website and find the answer to the questions given. • http://www.elcivics.com/13-colonies.html