Quiz based on page 26 & 28

Who was the first president of the U.S.A.?

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Was there ever a president of Dutch origin?

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Who was Thomas Jefferson and why was he important?

What is there as a memorial in Washington?

• A famous inventor, known for the telephone.

  A memorial in his honor is the Statue of Liberty.

• One of the Founding Fathers and the third President of the United States.

  A memorial in Washington is the Jefferson Memorial.

• A renowned poet, celebrated for his works on nature.

  A memorial in his honor is the Lincoln Memorial.

What is meant by the National Mall in Washington D.C?

• A large shopping center

• A sports arena

• A park with museums, monuments and memorials

Who was FDR?

• Theodore Roosevelt, a famous conservationist and the 26th President of the United States

• John F. Kennedy, a charismatic leader known for his role in the Cuban Missile Crisis

• Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States

Who was Eisenhower?

• A military leader and the 34th President of the United States

• A famous scientist known for his work on relativity

• A renowned artist of the 20th century

When was the Civil War?

• 1776 - 1783

• 1861 - 1865

• 1812 - 1815

When was the War of Independence?

• 1776 - 1783

• 1861 - 1865

• 1812 - 1815

What is the Lincoln Memorial? Why is Lincoln honored and commemorated?

• A famous battlefield from the Civil War. Lincoln is honored for his leadership during this conflict.

• A memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, known for his role in abolishing slavery.

• An important government building where presidential inaugurations take place. Lincoln is commemorated for his contributions to American democracy.

What is celebrated on the 4th of July?

• Thanksgiving

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day