Government Contributions and Historical Figures

Where does the President live and work?

• US Capitol

• The White House

• The Washington Monument

A national holiday that was made official during the Civil War in 1863. It is celebrated in November and is commonly traced to celebrations of Plymouth settlers.

• Memorial Day

• Thanksgiving

• Veteran's Day

Thurgood Marshall High School was named for a famous American. How was he a good citizen?

• He helped sick and poor people to get well.

• He helped enslaved people to have freedom.

• He helped all children have equal opportunities in schools.

 This man held a very important position in the government. What was his position?

• Mayor

• Governor

• President

Which of these is a contribution of Thurgood Marshall?

• He was an army general

• He was Supreme Court Justice

• He was President of the United States

This El Paso Building is important because ____________ and the mayor meet here.

• City Council

• Congress

Americans honor the individuals who have served in the Armed Forces on_____________ . People in the military are celebrated because they protect the United States.

• protect

• Veterans Day

• Labor Day

This El Paso Building is important because City Council and the _____________ meet here.

• President

• Mayor

All of these are ways the government helps you EXCEPT

• Deciding what job you should have

• Protecting you from criminals

• Making sure your rights are protected

Which of these people was a public official elected to the Texas Legislature?

• Irma Rangel

• W.E.B. Dubois

• Amelia Earhart