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WorksheetsEl Día de los Veteranos - Veterans Day
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is celebrated on November 11 in the United States?
Labor Day
Memorial Day
Veterans Day
Independence Day
Which is the most recently created branch of the U.S. military (created in 2019)?
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Space Force
What was Veterans Day originally called?
Day of the Armistice
Memorial Day
Day of Peace
Soldiers' Day
Who decided to create a special day to honor veterans?
President Woodrow Wilson
President Abraham Lincoln
President John F. Kennedy
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
When did the First World War end?
1918
1916
1920
1914
Why is November 11 significant in the history of World War I?
It was the day the United States joined the war.
It was the day the armistice was signed.
It marked the beginning of the war.
It was the day the Treaty of Versailles was signed.
What is the name of the tomb where an unidentified U.S. soldier was buried in 1921?
The National Heroes Tomb
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Tomb of the Brave
The Arlington Memorial Tomb
How do schools and churches in the United States honor veterans on November 11?
By holding special ceremonies to thank and honor those that have served the country
Students and teachers give gifts like candy and toys to veterans
Schools and churches organize a big party with games and music for veterans
By visiting cemeteries
What is the main purpose of Veterans Day?
To honor those who served in the military
To remember the signing of treaties
To celebrate the end of wars
To promote peace among nations
What do other countries call November 11 to commemorate the end of World War I?
Day of Peace
Day of the Armistice/Day of Remembrance
Labor Day
Day of Freedom
What was the original name of Veterans Day before 1954? (from EdPuzzle video) (a)
Some groups wanted to change the name of Armistice Day because...(from EdPuzzle video)
Woodrow Wilson said he liked the name "Veterans Day" better.
they wanted a holiday to honor all veterans, not just veterans from World War I.
they wanted a holiday that only honored veterans from World War I.
they thought the name "Armistice Day" was to close to the name "Independence Day".
What is an armistice?
An agreement by both sides to stop fighting
An agreement by both sides to start fighting
An agreement by one side
a battle or fight
Why is Veterans day celebrated on November 11th?
It marks the anniversary of the end of World War II.
It marks the anniversary of the end of World War I. on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.
It marks the anniversary of the end of the Mexican- American War.
It celebrates United States of America's Independence form England.
In 1919, which president first proclaimed (made) Armistice Day a holiday?
Barack Obama
George Bush
George Washington
Woodrow Wilson
