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MODULE Let Freedom Ring!
3 SOCIAL STUDIES CONNECTION: U.S. History................................ 222

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Short The White House
Read 6 In 1792, workers began to build a house for the American Places, American Ideals ..............................228
president. President John Adams was the first to live in it.
Later, during the War of 1812, British troops set the house
on fire. Workers fixed it and painted it white to cover the
Americans are loyal to the idea of freedom. In fact, our damage. After that, it was known as the White House.
1 7 The White House is a symbol of democracy. Democracy
country was founded on it. Washington, D.C., our nation’s means “rule by the people.” That’s how our government
capital, stands for this important ideal. This map shows
sites in Washington, D.C. that stand for freedom. works. We are free to choose our leaders by voting.

The Lincoln Memorial
The Washington Monument was finished in 1884. It honors
2 Abraham Lincoln was our 16th president. Lincoln led our country The Washington Monument
through the American Civil War, from 1861 to 1865. 8
3 The Lincoln Memorial was finished in 1922. The memorial holds a the first United States president, George Washington. He fought
statue of Lincoln and has his Gettysburg Address inscribed on one wall. for our freedom from Great Britain. The Washington Monument
is the tallest building in Washington. It always will be, too. A law
The memorial honors Lincoln and his ideals of freedom and justice. says no building can be taller! INFORMATIONAL TEXT
The United States Capitol
9 The United States Capitol was first built in 1800.
Congress meets there to make laws. This civic responsibility
The Jefferson Memorial is so important that citizens from all 50 states elect the
4 Thomas Jefferson was our third president. He wrote the first members of Congress. Through Congress, all citizens help
shape our country’s future.
draft of the Declaration of Independence. It said the United States 10 On the Capitol dome stands the Statue of Freedom. This
of America was free from Great Britain’s sovereignty, or rule. bronze figure of a woman wears a helmet. The helmet
5 The Jefferson Memorial was finished in 1943. It holds a statue symbolizes her role as a protector of American values.
of Jefferson looking toward the White House. Beside the statue are
words from the Declaration of Independence.
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The U.S. Constitution ...........................................................230
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by Norman Pearl
illustrated by
Matthew Skeens by Norman Pearl • illustrated by Matthew Skeens
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Why We Celebrate the Fourth of July .........................244
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Why We Celebrate
the Fourth of July
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The Flag Maker .......................................................................250
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BY
SUSAN CAMPBELL
BARTOLETTI
ILLUSTRATED BY
by Susan Campbell Bartoletti • illustrated by Claire A. Nivola
CLAIRE A. NIVOLA
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Why Is the Statue of Liberty Green? ........................... 274
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by Martha E. H. Rustad • illustrated by Holli Conger
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by Martha E.H. Rustad
illustrated by Holli Conger
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Performance Task
Write an Informative Article ........................................ 292
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