Memorial Day and Independence Day

The Memorial Day holiday is always celebrated on:

• the first Monday in May

• the last Monday in May

The Independence Day holiday is always celebrated on:

• The 4th of May

• The 4th of June

• The 4th of July

Which holiday honors our soldiers who have died in battle?

• Independence Day

• Memorial Day

Which holiday celebrates America becoming a new nation no longer ruled by England?

• Independence Day

• Memorial Day

Memorial Day was first known as Decoration Day.

• True

• False

What flower is a symbol of Memorial Day?

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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery is guarded by the military only during the summer.

• True

• False

What war did the American Colonies fight to gain independence from England?

• The Korean War

• The Revolutionary War

• The War of 1812

What is the name of the famous document Thomas Jefferson wrote stating that America was free from England?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

Click on the pictures that show how Americans might celebrate Independence Day.

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