Why did Veterans Day start? Quiz

When did World War I officially end?

• June 28, 1919

• November 11, 1918

• June 4, 1926

• November 11, 1926

Who signed the peace treaty that ended World War I?

• Germany

• England

• France

• United States

• All of the above

What is the significance of November 11, 1918?

• The day World War I officially ended

• The day the armistice went into effect

• The day President Wilson proclaimed Armistice Day

• The day Congress recognized Armistice Day

Why did President Wilson proclaim Armistice Day?

• To honor the heroism of those who died in the country's service

• To celebrate the U.S. victory in the war

• To show love for peace and justice

• To encourage parades and public events

When did November 11th become a legal holiday?

• 1919

• 1926

• 1938

• 1954

What did Congress change in 1954?

• The date of the holiday

• The name and purpose of the holiday

• The countries that celebrate the holiday

What is the main difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?

• Veterans Day honors living veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who died

• Memorial Day is celebrated on November 11th, while Veterans Day is celebrated in May

• Memorial Day is a global holiday, while Veterans Day is only celebrated in the U.S.

• Memorial Day is focused on world peace, while Veterans Day is focused on patriotism

How is Remembrance Day observed in Canada?

• By wearing red poppy flowers

• By holding church services and parades

• By observing a moment of silence at 11 a.m.

• By leaving wreaths of poppies at war memorials

How is Remembrance Day observed in Great Britain?

• By wearing red poppy flowers

• By holding church services and parades

• By observing a moment of silence at 11 a.m.

• By leaving wreaths of poppies at war memorials

Where did the tradition of poppy flowers come from?

• President Wilson on the first Armistice Day

• Congress when they changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day

• A World War I poem titled, "In Flanders Field," written by Colonel John McCrae

• Great Britain citizens remembering those that lost their lives