Memorial Day Quiz

Why do public schools and many businesses close on Memorial Day?

• To mark the beginning of the school year

• To commemorate the end of the Civil War

• To honor American soldiers who died in service

• To celebrate the start of summer

Which war led to the formal roots of Memorial Day?

• World War I

• The Civil War

• World War II

• The Revolutionary War

What was Memorial Day originally called in the North?

• Veterans Day

• Remembrance Day

• Decoration Day

• Union Day

How did World War I change the observance of Memorial Day?

• It was renamed to Veterans Day

• It unified the North and South in mourning

• It became a state-specific holiday

• It was no longer celebrated

What was a significant impact of World War II on Memorial Day?

• It strengthened the sense of national unity

• It led to the end of the holiday

• It caused the holiday to be forgotten

• It was celebrated only in the South

When was Memorial Day established as a national holiday?

• 1971

• 1980

• 1965

• 1945

What was a major reason for the end of the draft in the United States?

• The start of the Civil War

• The end of World War II

• The unpopularity of the Vietnam War

• The beginning of World War I

What is a common way to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day?

• Celebrating with fireworks

• Having a national moment of silence at 3 pm

• Flying flags at full-staff all day

• Starting the school year