| A | B |
| taxes | money that each citizen pays to the government |
| july | the seventh month of the year |
| hot dogs | a frankfurter that is cooked and served in a long roll |
| parade | a festive event in which people or vehicles pass by spectators |
| American | A person who lives in the United States |
| Fourth | The day after the third |
| Independence | Not governed by a foreign country; ruling itself |
| Fireworks | Explosives used to produce colored lights and noise |
| vote | a formal expression of choice, as in an election |
| flag | A piece of cloth with a design that is used as a symbol, emblem, or signal |
| british | a person who lives in Great Britain |
| Great Britain | An island nation which once collected taxes from the American Colonies |
| freedom | The condition of being free; making our own choice |
| picnic | a party, with a meal eaten outside |