Quarter 1 Extra Credit/Columbus Day

When did Columbus land in the Americas?

• 1542

• 1492

• 1607

• 1620

Why was Columbus Day originally created?

• Raise money for Spanish refugees

• Create a national holiday for Spain

• Destroy Native American culture

• To honor Italian-American heritage

What nation did Columbus sail for?

• Spain

• Italy

• Portugal

• Britain

Who was murdered in New Orleans for his arrest of Italian-Americans?

• police chief

• mayor

• governor

• President

What was the result of the murder and following trial?

• The accused were deported back to Italy

• The perpetrators were never found

• Accused for found guilty and sentenced to life in prison

• Riot and lynching of 11 Italian Americans

How did the U.S. make up with Italy?

• They never did and were enemies until the end of World War II

• Allowed for increase of Italian immigrants into the U.S.

• Created Discovery Day and paid $25,000

• Renamed the capital, the District of Columbia

Who designated Columbus a national holiday and allowed for Italian-Americans to celebrated their identity?

• Herbert Hoover

• Joe Biden

• John F. Kennedy

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Who was opposed to the celebrations of Columbus Day including the recognition of the 500 anniversary in 1992?

• Italians

• Native American groups

• Spanish immigrants

• President Bill Clinton

How many states still celebrate Columbus Day with a paid holiday for government workers?

• 21

• All 50

• 16

• 37

Who declared the first NATIONAL Indigenous People's Day?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Barak Obama

• Joe Biden

• Benjamin Harrison