The flag is a
symbol of the United States. One of the first flags featured a circle wtih 13 stars
and 13 stripes that represent the thirteen colonies. Our flag today has
50 stars that represents all 50 states, still with 13 stripes.
fireworks
Fireworks are a
small device that explodes in the sky to make a display of light and
noise. They can be very colorful.
Declaration
of Independence
The document that
was signed that announced the thirteen colonies were no longer a part
of the British Empire. They were 13 idependent states.
July
4th
An important date
to remember that marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
United
States
A country
consisting of 50 states. See a detailed picture of the United States by
clicking here.
freedom
Not being held by
something. You are able to make your own choices.
colonies
An area that is
controlled by or belongs to a country and is usually far away from that
country.
England
A country in
Europe that was controlling the thirteen colonies.
independent
Not being
controlled by others.
thirteen
The number of
colonies that were under British control, but then were declared states
after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
