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WorksheetsFamous Americans
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a contribution?
a)
a large family
b)
the act of giving or doing something
c)
something from long ago
d)
a good job
2.
Why do we honor our national symbols?
a)
To watch TV.
b)
To decorate.
c)
To eat spaghetti.
d)
To celebrate our country.
3.
What is this U.S. symbol, located in Washington, D.C?
a)
Mount Rushmore
b)
The Texas State Capitol building
c)
The White House
d)
The Washington Monument
4.
What is this U.S. symbol?
a)
Cheetah
b)
Bald Eagle
c)
Tortoise
d)
Liberty Bell
5.
We have Columbus Day...
a)
To celebrate a person who led the way for exploring the Americas
b)
To celebrate the working class
c)
To celebrate America's birthday
d)
To celebrate the military
6.
We have Labor Day...
a)
To celebrate a person who led the way for exploring the Americas
b)
To celebrate the working class
c)
To celebrate America's birthday
d)
To celebrate the military
7.
We have Veterans Day...
a)
To celebrate a person who led the way for exploring the Americas
b)
To celebrate the working class
c)
To celebrate America's birthday
d)
To celebrate the military
8.
Ben Franklin is a famous American because... (select more than 1)
a)
He was a great president.
b)
He is on the $100 bill.
c)
He proved there is electricity in lightning.
d)
He started the 1st volunteer fire department.
e)
He created the first public library.
9.
The American people... (select more than one)
a)
have rights and responsibilities
b)
have a queen
c)
have diverse/different backgrounds
d)
have a government
e)
do not have a government
10.
What U.S. symbol is this?
a)
bald eagle
b)
Washington Monument
c)
Statue of Liberty
d)
American flag
11.
What is this U.S. symbol?
a)
The Star Spangled Banner
b)
Football
c)
The American Flag
d)
Bluebonnets
12.
I helped to abolish slavery
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Harriet Tubman
d)
Abraham Lincoln
13.
I was the first president.
a)
Abraham Lincoln
b)
George Washington
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Washington Carver
14.
I was the 16th president.
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Abraham Lincoln
c)
George Washington
d)
Harriet Tubman
15.
I was a general in the army.
a)
Abraham Lincoln
b)
George Washington
c)
George Washington Carver
d)
Thomas Jefferson
16.
I went to school to study plants.
a)
George Washington
b)
Abraham Lincoln
c)
Harriet Tubman
d)
George Washington Carver
17.
I helped write the Declaration of Independence.
a)
Abraham Lincoln
b)
George Washington
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Harriet Tubman
18.
I escaped slavery by following the North star.
a)
George Washington Carver
b)
Harriet Tubman
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Washington
19.
I was a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
a)
Abraham Lincoln
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Harriet Tubman
d)
George Washington
20.
I was the third president.
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
Abraham Lincoln
d)
Harriet Tubman
21.
I came up with 300 different ways to use peanuts.
a)
Harriet Tubman
b)
George Washington Carver
c)
George Washington
d)
Abraham Lincoln
22.
I went to Alabama to help the farmers with their cotton fields.
a)
George Washington Carver
b)
George Washington
c)
Harriet Tubman
d)
Abraham Lincoln
23.
I kept important papers in my tall hat.
a)
Abraham Lincoln
b)
George Washington
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Harriet Tubman
24.
I helped over 700 slaves escape to freedom.
a)
George Washington
b)
Abraham Lincoln
c)
Harriet Tubman
d)
Thomas Jefferson
25.
I beleived we should not pay taxes to England.
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
George Washington Carver
d)
Abraham Lincoln
26.
There is monument to remember me in Washington D.C..
a)
George Washington
b)
Abraham Lincoln
c)
Both
27.
I died in my home in Mount Vernon.
a)
George Washington
b)
Abraham Lincoln
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Washington Carver
28.
Which country did we receive the State Of Liberty from?
a)
England
b)
Spain
c)
Russia
d)
France
29.
What has served as the home for all presidents but George Washington?
a)
The Capitol
b)
The Supreme Court
c)
The White House
d)
All of the above
30.
The Liberty Bell is a huge bronze bell that symbolizes ______________ in the United States of America.
a)
Freedom
b)
Pursuit of Happiness
c)
Music
d)
Fun
31.
What American Symbol is this?
a)
Statue of Liberty
b)
The Pencil
c)
The Jefferson Memorial
d)
The Washington Monument
32.
What do the stripes on the flag represent?
a)
The Original Colonies
b)
The Current States
c)
Diversity
d)
The Number of Branches of Government
33.
When we say the Pledge of Allegiance, it means that we promise to honor or respect our _____________.
a)
State
b)
Nation
c)
City
d)
School
34.
On what day do we honor soldiers who have fought in all U.S. wars?
a)
Thanksgiving Day
b)
Memorial Day
c)
Veteran's Day
d)
Mrs. Schroder's Birthday
35.
What is the name of the holiday where we honor soldiers who have died for our country?
a)
Memorial Day
b)
Memory Maker Day
c)
Veteran's Day
d)
President's Day
36.
What is a rectangular piece of cloth that is a symbol for the United States and it represents citizenship?
a)
Handkerchief
b)
Flag
c)
Napkin
d)
Table Cloth
37.
What North American bird that is symbolic to the United States?
a)
Cardinal
b)
Owl
c)
Hawk
d)
Bald Eagle
38.
What day is to remember all United States Presidents, especially George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. It is observed in February.
a)
Valentine's Day
b)
Porcupine Day
c)
President's Day
d)
Veteran's Day
39.
What monument in Washington DC is dedicated to the 16th President of the United States and is a national symbol of unity and wisdom?
a)
State of Liberty
b)
George Washington Memorial
c)
Jefferson Memorial
d)
Lincoln Memorial
40.
What is the official flower of the USA?
a)
Tulip
b)
Carnation
c)
Rose
d)
Lupine
41.
Is Uncle Sam a real person?
a)
Yes
b)
No
42.
Why do we celebrate Independence Day?
a)
To show respect to those children who have become independent.
b)
To celebrate our the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
c)
To celebrate the members of the military.
d)
To be able to see fireworks and have a party.
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