Chapter 6 American Culture Lessons 3-4 American Stories and Holidays

Veterans Day is celebrated in December.

Christmas is the only holiday to honor religious beliefs and traditions in America.

On Memorial Day, we remember and honor all living people who have served, or are currently serving, in the armed forces.

America has only one national holiday to honor people who have fought and protected our country.

American stories are an important part of our heritage.

Johnny Appleseed's real name is _________.

Labor Day honors workers for the contributions they make every day to our country.

Another way we honor presidents is by building structures called monuments.

People in America did not always have equal rights.

American stories have been passed down for many generations using computers.

Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in May.

On Memorial Day, we remember all the United States citizens who died fighting for our country.

The 2 national holidays which honor the men and women who protect America are:

Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May.

People celebrate Labor Day with a day off school, parties, picnics, and fireworks.

If someone tells you a tall tale, do not believe everything you hear.

According to the folk tale, why does the owl have big eyes?

A Veteran is a person who has served in the armed forces to keep our country safe.

Some holidays honor people. What does honor mean?

Weddings, birthdays, and graduations celebrate an important event in someone's life.

In America, we honor our national heroes.

Martin Luther King, Jr. is the only national hero we celebrate in America.

John Henry built a __________ all by himself.

Martin Luther King, Jr. believed that all Americans should have the same rights.

According to the tall tale, Pecos Bill rode a _________ .

On Presidents' Day in February, we honor the heroes who helped shape our country.

We honor Martin Luther King, Jr. by celebrating his birthday every ___________.

There are only a few American holidays.

Martin Luther King, Jr. fought the police because of unfair laws.

Mount Rushmore has what 4 American Presidents?

Which American hero was NOT a president?

Pecos Bill was a famous cowboy from __________ .

Which genre of stories can have fiction, or parts of the story are made up/not real?

A Veteran is someone who takes care of animals.

Which is NOT a holiday celebrated in America?

There are many heroes in America. We honor them for their bravery and good deeds.