Independence

Day
Teacher Cristiane
Independence Day
Independence Day is an American holiday celebrated on July
4th.
Before 1776, the United States were not a country, but 13
colonies governed by England.
The people were not happy with the government and there
were many conflits, which resulted in the American
Revolutionary War (1775 – 1783). During this time,
representatives of the thirteen original colonies – the
Founding Fathers, including George Washington, Thomas
Jefferson, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin – elaborated a
paper called the Declaration of Independence. Fifty-six
representatives of the colonies signed it.
With this paper, on July 4th, 1776, they declared their
Independence from England and formed the United States of
America.
1st American Flag
The 13 stars and the 13 stripes represent
the number of colonies in the USA in
1776
American Flag
The 13 Stripes represent the number of
colonies in the USA in 1776

The 50 starts represent the number of

states in the USA today
Independence
Day

The Founding Fathers with the Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence
Celebrations
Independence Day is very important for Americans.

They started to celebrate it in 1777, one year after the Declaration of Independence was signed.

People celebrate Independence Day with picnics, barbecues, parties, concerts, firework displays and

parades (the biggest parade is in Washington D.C., the capital of the USA).

Many people wear blue, red and white clothes – the colors of the American flag
Celebrations

4th of July parade in Washington D.C. Families celebrating the holiday with picnics
Celebrations

Macy’s 4th of July Firework in

New York City
Comprehension
When is Independence Day celebrated?

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How do people in the USA celebrate Independence Day?

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Who were the Founding Fathers?

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What color is the American Flag?

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The American Flag
The national flag of the United States of America (or the American flag) consists of
thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in the
canton (referred to specifically as the “union”) bearing fifty small white, five-pointed stars
arranged in nine offset horizontal rows of six stars alternating with rows of five stars.
The fifty stars on the flag represent the 50 states and the 13 stripes represent the thirteen
colonies that rebelled against the British monarchy and became the first states in the
Union.
Nicknames for the flag include “Stars and Stripes”, “Old Glory” and “The Star-Spangled
Banner” (also the name of the national anthem).
True or False?
The flag is one of the symbols of America
One of the names of the American Flag is
Old Glory.
There are 50 stripes and 13 stars on the
flag
The stripes are red and white
The stars are white on the red background
Answer the questions
What are the main elements of the
American flag?
What do the white stars on the blue
rectangle represent?
What do the horizontal stripes represent?
Name the most popular nicknames of the
flag.
Describe the flag of your country.