What are the most important symbols of the state of California and what makes them important symbols?
This link will take you to the World Atlas website where you will find many facts and other information about California.
https://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/usstates/ca.htm
The Bear Flag
-The white background stands for purity. The red signifies courage. The star represents sovereignty. The grizzly bear represents strength.
Source: “Flag of California.” State Symbol USA, statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/california/state-flag/flag-california.
Check out this site to discover more about the state flag and its origin.
California Grizzly Bear
-Currently on the endangered species list.
Source: “California Grizzly Bear.” State Symbols USA, statesymbolsusa.org/symbol/california/state-mammal/grizzly-bear.
California Poppy
-Find out more about the California Poppy on the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website.
https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Plants/California-Poppy
Source: “California Poppy.” California Department of Fish and Wildlife, www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Plants/California-Poppy.
Source: “California Quail.” State Symbols USA, statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/california/state-bird/california-valley-quail.