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Ch 3 SS Test - American Traditions

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these does the American flag stand for?

a)

rules

b)

stars

c)

freedom

d)

bald eagle

2.

What does the United States flag have on it?

a)

the white house

b)

the president

c)

stars and stripes

d)

a bald eagle

3.

Standing for justice means doing what?

a)

making a promise

b)

doing what you want

c)

putting your hand on your heart

d)

treating everyone the same way

4.

Which symbol shows that America is strong?

a)

George Washington

b)

the Liberty Bell

c)

the bald eagle

d)

Superman

5.

Which symbol shows that Americans are creative and don't give up?

a)

American flag

b)

Statue of Liberty

c)

Bald Eagle

d)

Golden Gate Bridge

6.

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from _________ .

a)

England

b)

France

c)

China

d)

Africa

7.

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

a)

It said the colonies were free.

b)

It said the colonies were not fair.

c)

It said the colonies could have a party.

d)

It said the colonies could grow food.

8.

What country ruled the first American colonies?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

England

d)

France

9.

Why was the U.S. Constitution written?

a)

to make changes to older laws

b)

to set new laws after winning a war

c)

to stop other people from making laws

d)

to remember important laws from long ago

10.

What is the national anthem of the United States?

a)

"The Stars and Stripes"

b)

"My Country, 'Tis of Thee"

c)

"You're a Grand Old Flag"

d)

"The Star-Spangled Banner"

11.

Why do we sing the national anthem?

a)

because we have to

b)

because it is a right

c)

because it is fun to sing

d)

because it connects us to our past

12.

Why is Francis Scott Key an important person?

a)

He made the first flag.

b)

He held the flag while the British army attacked.

c)

He wrote about the flag, and his words became our national anthem.

d)

He fought at the battle at Fort McHenry, and his flag was there in the morning.

13.

What do heroes do?

a)

They make sure people say a pledge.

b)

They make sure people are treated fairly.

c)

They get people to move from place to place.

d)

They get people to remember important holidays.

14.

Why is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a holiday?

a)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holds public meetings.

b)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wants people to celebrate him.

c)

It is a way for us to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as an American hero.

d)

It is a way for us to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as an American migrant worker.

15.

Who fought for the rights of migrant workers?

a)

César Chávez

b)

Harriet Tubman

c)

Francis Scott Key

d)

George Washington

16.

Which holiday honors people who have served in our armed forces?

a)

Memorial Day

b)

Presidents' Day

c)

Independence Day

d)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

17.

What is one way to show respect on Memorial Day?

a)

amend the Constitution

b)

say the Pledge of Allegiance

c)

sing "The Star-Spangled Banner"

d)

place an American flag next to a military grave

18.

How are Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and César Chávez day alike?

a)

Both holidays honor soldiers.

b)

Both holidays have harvest dinners.

c)

Both holidays celebrate equal rights heroes.

d)

Both holidays are on the first day of their month.

19.

What does the Pledge of Allegiance mean when we say it?

a)

We stand up for freedom.

b)

We promise to be loyal to our country.

c)

We show we care about fair treatment.

d)

We brainstorm ways we can show respect.

20.

Why did the Pilgrims share a harvest dinner with the American Indians?

a)

The Pilgrims had too much food.

b)

The Pilgrims wanted to thank them.

c)

The Pilgrims had to be nice to them.

d)

The Pilgrims wanted to start a holiday.