Memorial Day

Where did the Civil War begin?

• Detroit, MI

• Ft. Sumter, NC

• Beijing, China

• Toronto, ON

When did the Civil War begin?

• July 4, 1776

• September 3, 1980

• April 12, 1861

• December 25, 0001

What are 4 technological innovations utilized during the civil war?

• Laptops, cell phones, autonomous vehicles, and satellites

• Swords, nun-chucks, spears, and Daisy Red Ryders

• Bullet proof jackets, rifles, Bowie Knives, and Colt 45

• Ironclad ships, Gatling guns, submarines, and balloons

In which decade did Memorial Day begin?

• 1860s

• 1980s

• 1620s

• 1780s

What was Memorial Day first called?

• Memory Day

• Decoration Day

• BBQ Day

• Parade Day

What became a custom after the Civil War?

• Having a duel

• Laying flowers on soldiers' graves

• Shooting off fireworks

• Having bands in a parade

Which city was given credit for having the first Decoration Day celebration?

• Wyandotte, MI

• Waterpark, IL

• Waterloo, NY

• Lululemon, OH

What year did Waterloo, NY celebrate Decoration Day for the first time?

• 1866

• 2016

• 1945

• 1818

What year was Decoration Day changed to Memorial Day?

• 1920

• 2001

• 1540

• 1882

Which president declared Waterloo, NY as the the official place of the first Memorial Day celebration?

• George Washington

• Barack Obama

• John F Kennedy

• Lyndon Johnson