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Understanding Memorial Day

Authored by Rosemary Nyaga

English

9th - 12th Grade

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Understanding Memorial Day
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who called for a nationwide day of remembrance in 1868?

General John A. Logan

General James Garfield

President Abraham Lincoln

General Ulysses S. Grant

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Memorial Day originally known as?

Decoration Day

Remembrance Day

Veterans Day

Armed Forces Day

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On what date was the first Decoration Day held?

May 30, 1868

May 25, 1868

June 1, 1868

May 31, 1868

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change was made to Memorial Day in 1971?

It was moved to the last Monday of May

It was renamed to Veterans Day

It was declared a national holiday

It was moved to the first Monday of May

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the National Moment of Remembrance?

A moment of silence at 3 p.m. local time

A parade held in Washington D.C.

A speech given by the President

A ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unofficially starts on Memorial Day in the United States?

Summer

Spring

Fall

Winter

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which activity is NOT commonly associated with Memorial Day?

Lighting fireworks

Visiting cemeteries

Having barbecues

Holding parades

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