American Symbols & Holidays — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors a civil rights leader.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a famous leader who worked for fairness for all.
2. MLK Day is in the month of January.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on the third Monday in January each year.
3. Dr. King gave a famous speech called I Have a Dream.
His I Have a Dream speech shared his big hope for equal rights for all.
4. Veterans Day honors people who served in the military.
Veterans Day honors everyone who has served in our country's military.
5. Veterans Day is on November 11.
Veterans Day falls on November 11 every year to thank those who served.
6. A veteran is a person who was in the armed forces.
Armed forces is another name for the military, like army, navy, and air force.
7. Dr. King wanted all people to be treated fairly.
He hoped all people would be treated fairly, no matter their skin color.
8. On Veterans Day we say thank you to soldiers.
Saying thank you is a kind way to honor people who served our country.
9. MLK Day teaches us to show kindness to every person.
Kindness and fairness for all were the big ideas Dr. King taught us.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
MLK Day
→ Honors civil rights leader in January
Honors civil rights leader in January
Veterans Day
→ Thanks all who served in military
Thanks all who served in military
Memorial Day
→ Remembers soldiers who died serving
Remembers soldiers who died serving
Independence Day
→ Celebrates America's July 4 birthday
Celebrates America's July 4 birthday
Each American holiday honors different people or events that shaped our country.