| A | B |
|---|
| indivisible | cannot be divided or separated into parts |
| symbol | something, such as a sign, a mark, or an object that stands for something else |
| independence | freedom from being controlled by other people or countries |
| history | all that has happened in the life of a people, a country, or a field of study such as science or art |
| unfurl | to unroll or spread out |
| frayed | worn away on the edges and threads are hanging loose |
| allegiance | loyalty or faithfulness a person feels to his or her country, a leader, a friend, or family |
| patriotic | shows love and loyalty to his or her country |
| stripes | long, narrow bank of color |
| colonies | groups of people who left their own land to settle in another land |
| stars | shape that has five or six points |
| flag | piece of colored cloth with stars or other symbols on it that represents a state or country |
| Congress | national lawmaking group of the United States |
| freedom | being able to do, say, and think as you please |
| nicknames | names used instead of real names |
| American Revolution | war in which the 13 American colonies gained their freedom from England |
| birthday | the day you were born |
| America | another name for North America and South America or the United States |
