Studies Weekly 9 Questions

What is one way our nation honors important events and people?

• creates games about them

• makes up stories about them

• through celebrations and holidays

• forgetting about them

How does knowing the history of our country help us as citizens?

• it unites us

• it makes us build memories

• gives us something to do

• keeps us divided

Who do we honor on Veteran's Day?

• those who served in the armed forces

• those who died in wars

• those who serve in government

• those who died in WWII

Who do we honor on Memorial Day?

• those who served in the armed forces

• those who died serving our country

• those who have been prisoners of war

• those who serve in government

What is the official name of the 4th of July?

• Day of Independence

• Day of Fireworks

• Independence Day

• Fireworks Day

How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

• 24

• 56

• 65

• 112

What day was the Declaration of Independence voted on and accepted?

• January 4, 1776

• March 4, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• November 4, 1776

Martin Luther King Jr. believed that everyone should be treated _________________.

• equally

• plainly

• sadly

• angrily

Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for which types of protests?

• mean

• violent

• angry

• peaceful

What is one of George Washington's achievements?

• He was a great author.

• He fought for civil rights.

• He was the first president of the United States.

• He had a large family.