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The Great Seal
The Great Seal of the United States The birth of our nation began with the signing of the Declaration of Independence* on July 4, 1776. The founding fathers agreed to form a committee to design a symbol or emblem* to represent the new United States. This symbol, they believed should represent the future of the new country. It should stand for a belief in democracy* and the freedoms they valued. It was not until six years and several committees later however, on June 20, 1782, that a symbol was finally agreed upon. It became known as the Great Seal of the United States. *Declaration
of Independence: a document explaining why the
colonists were breaking away from England Directions: Look carefully at the two sides of the Great Seal and answer the questions below. Base your answers to the questions on the above pictures and information, and your knowledge of social studies. 1. What bird is pictured on the seal?_____________________ 2. Describe the shield on the bird’s chest. What does the shield remind you of?____________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 3. Count the stars, stripes on the shield, arrows, and olives and olive leaves. If you counted correctly, each has the same number. What is that number? ____What do you think this number represents?_______________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
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