American celebrations, symbols, and monuments

When is Thanksgiving celebrated?

• January

• February

• November

• December

When is Columbus Day honored each year?

• October

• November

• December

• January

MLK Jr. is honored for...

• fighting over seas for our country

• fighting for equality of all citizens of the US

• founding the United States of America

• Becoming friends with natives of the United States of America

A monument is

• a structure made of stone or statue that honors the memory of a person

• the quality of being an individual

• the power of a creative mind

• a recognizable symbol

Which of the following is NOT a symbol of the United States of America?

• The bald eagle

• the Statue of Liberty

• the president's shoe

• the Lincoln Memorial

Christopher Columbus....

• fought for equality of all people in America

• founded the United States of America in his search for another country

• still celebrates his birthday in October of each year

• was a member of the military in 1821

Independence day is most commonly celebrated in which culture...

• Indian

• Korean

• African American

• American

a tradition is...

• how a holiday or belief is celebrated

• passed down from generation to generation

• changes based on what the celebration is

• all of the above

The Washington Monument

• is no longer standing in our country

• is made of hay and can be knocked over easily by the big bad wolf

• Stands tall and straight like he did

• honors President Lincoln ands service to our country

The Washington Monument is located in

• New York City

• Washington D.C.

• Boston, Massachusettes

• Frisco, Texas