
Presidents' Day History and Traditions

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History, Social Studies, Other
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6th - 7th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason for the different names of the holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February?
The federal government mandates different names.
It is based on the weather conditions.
It is named after the current president.
Each state can choose its own name for the holiday.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was there confusion about the date of Washington's Birthday in 1796?
Washington was born in two different years.
The calendars used were different.
The holiday was celebrated twice a year.
Washington's birth date was unknown.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which calendar was used to determine Washington's original birth date?
Julian Calendar
Mayan Calendar
Lunar Calendar
Gregorian Calendar
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which president's birthday is also celebrated in February, though not as a federal holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
James Madison
John Adams
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common tradition associated with Washington's Birthday in the early 19th century?
Gift exchanges
Parades
Birth night balls
Fireworks displays
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which year did the first formal observance of Lincoln's Birthday take place?
1796
1865
1968
1971
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What change was made to Washington's Birthday in 1968?
It was moved to the first Monday in February.
It was shifted to the third Monday in February.
It was combined with Lincoln's Birthday.
It was renamed to Presidents' Day.
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