American Freedoms, Symbols, and Icons

Vocabulary flashcards covering core concepts of American freedom, national symbols, historical icons, and foundational pledges from the lecture notes.

Social Freedom

The freedom of people to make their personal choices in life with limited government interference.

Economic Freedom

The freedom of people to decide what work they do, what they do with their money, and what they do with their private property with limited government interference.

Political Freedom

The freedom of people to express their political opinions with limited government interference.

American Flag Colors

Colors of the American flag representing courage (red), purity (white), and justice (blue).

E Pluribis Unum

The national motto (saying) of the U.S. meaning out of many, one, signifying that despite differences, all are one united people.

Bald Eagle

The national symbol of the United States of America, adopted in 1782.

Statue of Liberty

A monument intended as a gift from French to celebrate America's 100th anniversary (1876), originally copper colored before oxidizing over the years to its permanent green color.

Liberty Enlightening the world

The official name of the Statue of Liberty.

Great Seal of the U.S.

The American Coat of Arms featuring an eagle carrying an olive branch (peace) and an arrow (war), showing America wants peace but will wage war to defend itself when needed.

Coat of Arms

A symbol that the Knights of Europe used to represent themselves and their status.

Liberty Bell

A national icon hanging over Independance hall in Philadelphia, where the Americans declared their independence on 7/4/1776.

American Bison

A symbol of power and the American frontier.

American Frontier

A large amount of unsettled land.

Rattle Snake

A creature native to America that is a symbol of resistance and a warning to enemy aggressors.

Rose

The national flower of America, which symbolizes beauty.

Oak Tree

The national tree of America, which symbolizes endurance or lasting a long time.

George Balch

A Civil War veteran who wrote the first Pledge of Allegiance in 1885 to inspire unity in America after the Civil War.

President Duigh- Eisenhower

The President who authorized the modern version of the Pledge of Allegiance recited today in 1954.