NW3 Major 1: Holidays and Landmarks

What do Americans recognize on Veterans Day?

• People who served in the military

• People who signed the Constitution

• People who work in schools

• People who built the White House

Why is Martin Luther King Jr. remembered?

• He helped build schools

• He fought for equal rights for everyone

• He was a famous artist

• He created a new holiday

What is the reason we celebrate Labor Day?

• To remember soldiers

• To thank teachers

• To celebrate freedom

• To honor workers across the country

What is the meaning of Thanksgiving Day?

• Being quiet

• Being strong

• Being clean

• Being thankful

What tool did Martin Luther King Jr. use to make change?

• His fists

• His books

• His words

• His drawings

Which president is honored by the Lincoln Memorial?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

What makes the White House a special place?

• It is a battlefield

• It is the president’s home

• It is where laws are written

• It is a museum

What do the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument have in common?

• They are shaped like circles

• They are both in Texas

• They were built last year

• They honor important leaders

In which city can you visit the White House and Lincoln Memorial?

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Dallas, Texas

• Washington, D.C.

• New York City

Why do people build memorials?

• To decorate parks

• To remember important people and events

• To show off buildings

• To make cities look pretty