Famous Americans and Holidays Quiz

Who is Cesar Chavez?

• Cesar Chavez was a famous actor.
• Cesar Chavez was a professional athlete.
• Cesar Chavez was a labor leader and civil rights activist.
• Cesar Chavez was a renowned scientist.

What is Juneteenth?

• Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on January 1st to commemorate the end of the Civil War.
• Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on July 4th to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
• Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
• Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on December 25th to commemorate the birth of Martin Luther King Jr.

recognition and respect for Americans who served in the military- observed in November

• Veteran's Day
• Memorial Day
• Martin Luther King,Jr. Day

recognition and respect for Americans who died in wars while serving their country- recognized in May

• Memorial Day
• Veteran's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

worked peacefully to gain equal rights and treatment for all African Americans

• Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Thurgood Marshall

recognition of the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr- observed in January

• Veteran's Day
• Memorial Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

lawyer and first African American Justice of the United States Supreme Court

• Thurgood Marshall
• Martin Luther King, Jr.

I was a founding father and a famous inventor (I did an experiment with a key and a kite to prove that lightning was static electricity).

• Ben Franklin

• Helen Keller

What holiday celebrates the independence of the United States of America?

• July 4th

• Thanksgiving

What holiday in February honors past presidents?

• Thanksgiving

• President's Day