Share American Culture: Chapter 1 - Symbols and Holidays (2)
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On what day is Juneteenth National Independence Day celebrated?
June 17
June 19
Who was a leader in the struggle for civil rights and equality for black people?
Rosa Parks
Harriet Tubman
Malcolm X
Martin Luther King Jr.
In 1956, King, Jr. led a famous boycott of the ____
school system
bus system
political system
King, Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize in ___ but was assassinated in ___
1968 - 1964
1970 - 1970
1960 - 1964
1964 - 1968
There was a famous march and speech for freedom and civil rights in ____
Boston in 1963
Washington, D.C. in 1963
The police always arrested King's followers because they _____
opposed them
supported them
The calendar date of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is ____, but Americans really celebrate it on _____
The third Monday in January / January 15th
February 29th / December 7th
December 7th / The third Monday in January
January 15th / The third Monday in January
When was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. born?
July 4, 1776
February 12, 1809
January 15, 1929
December 25, 1980
What is the date of celebration of Presidents Day?
The third Monday in February day
The third Tuesday in February day
On what day does the Memorial Day (first called Decoration Day) take place?
The last Monday in May (May 30)
The last Thursday in May (May 30)
What is the purpose of Memorial Day (Decoration Day)?
to honor the courage of those who died in WW1
to celebrate the industrial spirit of the U.S.
to honor the achievement of an Italian explorer, Columbus
to honor the war dead of both the North and the South
On what day does Labor Day take place?
the first Monday in October
the first Monday in January
the first Monday in September
the first Monday in December
What is the purpose of Labor Day
to celebrate the industrial spirit and the dignity of work
to honor the achievement of Columbus
Labor Day was a idea of?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Labor leader Peter S. McGuire
Thomas Edison
Which holiday marks the end of summer and the beginning of the school year?
Memorial Day
Columbus Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
On what day did Columbus discover a new world? This day also is called Columbus day to honor his spirit of achievement.
October 12, 1492 (the second Monday in October)
December 12, 1492 (the second Monday in December)
