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Patriotic Words and Who Wrote Them is a free printable Kindergarten to Grade 2 social studies worksheet on who made a patriotic song or text, and when and where, aligned to C3 Framework indicator D2.His.11.K-2. It prints 2 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Patriotic Words and Who Wrote Them

D2.His.11.K-2

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Read each song or text, then answer the questions.

1.Look at the source, then answer the questions.

My Country, 'Tis of Thee

Verse 1 of "My Country, 'Tis of Thee," also called "America," by Samuel Francis Smith. It was first sung in Boston on July 4, 1831. My country, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims' pride, From every mountain-side Let freedom ring!

  1. 1. What does the song ask to ring from every mountain-side?
  2. 2. On what date was it first sung?
  3. 3. Who wrote the words of this song?
2.Look at the source, then answer the questions.

The First Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance as Francis Bellamy first published it in 1892. The notes under it were written for this worksheet. I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Notes: In 1923, "my Flag" became "the Flag of the United States." In 1924, the words "of America" were added. In 1954, the words "under God" were added.

  1. 1. What does the Pledge promise for all?
  2. 2. Is this the Pledge exactly as people say it today? How do you know?
  3. 3. Who wrote these first words of the Pledge?

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Answer key — Patriotic Words and Who Wrote Them

Set 20. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.1. Freedom. 2. On July 4, 1831. 3. Samuel Francis Smith.
  2. 2.1. Liberty and justice. 2. No. The notes say words were changed in 1923, 1924 and 1954. 3. Francis Bellamy.

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D2.His.11.K-2 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.