American History and Holidays Quiz

What is celebrated on the Fourth of July?

• Thanksgiving

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Memorial Day

What is one way to celebrate Memorial Day?

• By going to school

• By honoring those who died in military service

• By planting trees

• By watching movies

What is one way to celebrate Veterans Day?

• By going to the beach

• By honoring military veterans

• By planting flowers

• By watching TV

What does Memorial Day honor?

• Citizens who died in wars

• Teachers who educate children

• Doctors who save lives

• Artists who create paintings

Who was the third president of the United States?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

What important document did Thomas Jefferson write?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation

What did President Theodore Roosevelt win a prize for?

• Writing a book

• Helping to end a war

• Building a monument

• Discovering a new land

Why do we celebrate national holidays?

• To have a day off work

• To remember important people and events

• To eat special food

• To watch movies

What did Thomas Jefferson help America do?

• Become part of England

• Gain independence

• Build a new city

• Discover a new continent

What do we celebrate on Independence Day?

• The start of school

• Our country's freedom

• A famous sports event

• A new year