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The name "Armistice Day" was changed to "Veterans Day" to __________.

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1
The name "Armistice Day" was changed to "Veterans Day" to __________.
make it easier to understand the purpose of the day
honor all people who had served in the military
change the focus from war to people who fought for peace
2
A truce...
is the anniversary of the beginning of a conflict.
declares one side in a conflict the winner.
stops fighting for a short while.
3
On Veterans Day, Americans are supposed to...
remember the wars
thank veterans
celebrate peace
4
Veterans Day honors __________.
people who died in wars
soldiers who have died
anyone who has been in the military
5
An armistice is a __________.
victory
truce
weapon
6
Originally, President Wilson planned to celebrate Veterans Day with _________.
parades and other gatherings
a moment of silence
speeches
7
Veterans Day is ___________.
a special day, but not an official holiday
a national holiday
a religious holiday
8
Today there are how many veterans in the United States?
23,000
230,000
230,000,000
9
The U.S. chose November 11 as Veterans Day because it ___________.
is the day the fighting stopped in WWI
makes us think about veterans before the winter holidays begin
is the day America went to war
10
The number 11 is special because the armistice started ___________.
in the 11th month of the year
at 11:00 on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year
on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year