The United StatesBy: Mr. Wollenburg

The American Flag

Colors: Red, white, and blue

Location

• North America• 48 continental,

Alaska, and Hawaii• The capitol is

Washington, D.C.

Government• Democracy• 3 branches• Checks and balances

Currency (money)

Dollars• Unique bills• $2 bill• $100,000 bill• $500 billCoins

Landmarks

Statue of Liberty Grand Canyon

Mount Rushmore

Language• Primary spoken language is English• Additional languages include:• Spanish• Sign language

• Some schools teach:• French• German• Chinese

Famous PersonAbraham Lincoln

Famous PersonMark Twain

Holidays of America

• Veteran’s Day • Fourth of July

Native Animals of America• Bald Eagle• Bison (Buffalo)• Turkey

References:

• American Holidays. (n.d.). Retrieved February 9, 2015, from http://www.usa.gov/citizens/holidays.shtml

• Large denominations of United States currency. (n.d.). Retrieved February 9, 2015, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_denominations_of_United_States_currency

• Wild Turkey. (n.d.). Retrieved February 9, 2015, from http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/wild_turkey/lifehistory