Primary Sources: American Symbols

Features 20 primary source documents that are relevant to various American symbols. Designed to help students build skills in observation, critical thinking, question generation, evidence citing and more. Features the Gadsden flag designed during the American Revolution to symbolize the unity and independence of the 13 colonies; a portrait of President George Washington by Gilbert Stuart; a World War I recruiting poster for U.S. Marines; a photograph of Air Force One flying over Mount Rushmore; and much more. Each is printed on sturdy, 8-1/2 x 11" cardstock.