Questions about American symbols and holidays are easy points if you know these basics.
The flag
- The flag has 50 stars — one for each state.
- It has 13 stripes — for the 13 original colonies.
- The colors are red, white, and blue.
The national anthem
The national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Major US holidays
- Independence Day — July 4
- Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- New Year’s Day, Columbus Day, Juneteenth
Practice now: Take the free US citizenship practice test or study the three branches of government.
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