Ch3L6 American Holidays

Why do we celebrate holidays?

• to honor our parents

• to honor the country

• to honor special people and events

• to honor men and women who protect us

Why did the Pilgrims share a harvest dinner with the American Indians?

• The Pilgrims had too much food.

• The Pilgrims wanted to thank them.

• The Pilgrims had to be nice to them.

• The Pilgrims wanted to start a holiday.

Which holiday honors people who have served in our armed forces?

• Memorial Day

• Presidents' Day

• Independence Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

What is one way to show respect on Memorial Day?

• amend the Constitution

• say the Pledge of Allegiance

• sing "The Star-Spangled Banner"

• place an American flag next to a military grave

How are Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and César Chávez day alike?

• Both holidays honor soldiers.

• Both holidays have harvest dinners.

• Both holidays celebrate equal rights heroes.

• Both holidays are on the first day of their month.