Veteran's Day - Central Idea - 6

Which statement best describes a central idea of the article?

• Although Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor people in the military, several qualities set them apart.

• Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor people in the military, and they are considered to be the same holiday.

• Although Veterans Day and Memorial Day are both patriotic holidays, Veterans Day is only celebrated in Europe.

• After a holiday becomes federally recognized, the name of the holiday must change to help explain its purpose.

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How has Memorial Day changed over time?

• Memorial Day began as a way to celebrate the end of the Civil War, but it now celebrates the contributions soldiers have made in all U.S. wars.

• Memorial Day started as a way to honor soldiers who had died during the Civil War, but it now celebrates all soldiers who have died in U.S. wars.

• Memorial Day started as a way to remember soldiers who had died serving in the military, but is now a holiday to celebrate the end of foreign wars.

• Memorial Day began as a way to decorate the graves of Union soldiers, but is now a holiday to decorate the graves of all soldiers from the Civil War.

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What is the meaning of the word "significance" as used in paragraph 8 of the article?

• appeal

• honor

• importance

• trouble

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What was Veteran's day originally known as?

• Armistice Day

• Memorial Day

• Labor Day

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Why was Veteran's Day moved to November?

• Because it wasn't an official holiday

• To ensure a long weekend for workers

• Due to the significance in marking the end of the war.

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What was Memorial Day originally called?

• Veteran's Day

• Labor Day

• Decoration Day

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Why was Memorial Day called Decoration Day?

• It was the day when people decorated the graves of soldiers who died in the Civil War

• It was when Congress switched the official holiday to the last Monday in May.

• It was originally created to celebrate the win of the North in the Civil War

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When was Veteran's Day originally celebrated?

• October

• September

• December

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What does the vocabulary word 'Armistice' mean?

• A person who has served in the military

• a battle between opposing sides in a war

• an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time

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Veterans Day and Memorial Day were both created after the end of a war. In your opinion, is it important for Americans today to acknowledge these holidays? Why or why not? Why do you think these holidays were created after wars? How do wars affect how Americans think and act?

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