Why the US Celebrates Columbus Day

Which group of people used Columbus Day to celebrate their heritage?

• Irish Americans

• Italian Americans

• German Americans

• French Americans

What is the purpose of replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous People’s Day?

• To celebrate explorers

• To recognize the first people in the Americas

• To honor all national holidays

• To promote tourism

What is the suggested alternative to Columbus Day in the text?

• National Heroes Day

• Indigenous People’s Day

• Explorers Day

• Founders Day

What is one reason some people believe the meaning of Columbus Day has changed?

• A) It celebrates Columbus more than ever.

• B) It no longer specifically celebrates Columbus.

• C) It is a day for shopping discounts.

• D) It is only celebrated in Europe.

What happened to the land of the indigenous people after Columbus's arrival?

• It was expanded.

• It was preserved.

• It was taken away.

• It was shared equally.

What was one of the reasons many indigenous people were killed after Columbus's arrival?

• They were involved in wars.

• They were killed by wild animals.

• They were killed by diseases spread by Europeans.

• They were killed by natural disasters.

In what year did Columbus Day become a national holiday?

• 1957

• 1937

• 1907

• Columbus Day is a holiday?

Which president proclaimed Columbus Day as a national holiday?

• Barrick Obama

• Joe Biden

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt