Historical Figures — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Presidents Day honors George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Presidents Day is celebrated in February near both Washington's and Lincoln's birthdays.
2. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is held every January.
MLK Day is the third Monday of January, honoring King's work for civil rights.
3. Columbus Day honors the explorer Christopher Columbus.
Columbus Day remembers when Columbus sailed from Europe and reached the Americas.
4. Independence Day celebrates when America became free from Britain.
On July 4, 1776, the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence.
5. Independence Day is celebrated on the Fourth of July.
July 4 marks the day in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
6. George Washington was the first president of the United States.
Washington's birthday is one reason we celebrate Presidents Day each February.
7. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech.
King's 1963 speech in Washington, D.C. inspired the nation to work for equality.
8. Thomas Jefferson helped write the Declaration of Independence.
Jefferson was the main writer of this important document signed on July 4, 1776.
9. A holiday is a special day we take off to remember important people or events.
Holidays help us honor and remember historical figures and important moments.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Presidents Day
→ Washington and Lincoln
Founding Fathers and freedom
MLK Day
→ Civil rights leader
Washington and Lincoln
Columbus Day
→ Explorer who reached Americas
Explorer who reached Americas
Independence Day
→ Founding Fathers and freedom
Civil rights leader
Presidents Day honors Washington and Lincoln, MLK Day honors King, Columbus Day honors Columbus, and Independence Day honors the Founding Fathers and America's freedom.