Memorials and Monuments Flashcard

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What is one purpose of knowing the history of our country?

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To unite us as citizens

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Where might you find monuments in your community?

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In historic places

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What is an example of a monument mentioned in the text?

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A county courthouse

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What is the name of the park shown in the image?

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Memorial Park

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What is the reason we have the John F. Kennedy Memorial in Dallas?

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To symbolize the freedom of John F. Kennedy's spirit

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Who does the Lincoln Memorial honor?

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Abraham Lincoln

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Where is Mount Rushmore located?

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South Dakota

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Who BEGAN the National Parks Service and is on Mount Rushmore?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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What was the White House first called?

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The Executive Mansion

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Which of these presidents is NOT on Mount Rushmore? George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Franklin D. Roosevelt