American Symbols and Holidays — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Sam sees fireworks on July fourth. What holiday is it?
A) Independence Day
B) Thanksgiving
C) Labor Day
D) Flag Day
Fireworks on July fourth means Independence Day, when America celebrates becoming free.
2. Mia eats turkey with her family in November. What holiday is it?
A) Memorial Day
B) Thanksgiving
C) Presidents Day
D) New Year
Eating turkey in November is Thanksgiving, a holiday for thanks and family meals.
3. Leo sees a green statue holding a torch. What is it?
A) Liberty Bell
B) Bald eagle
C) Statue of Liberty
D) American flag
A green statue with a torch is the Statue of Liberty, a famous American symbol.
4. Ava places flowers at a soldier grave in May. What day is it?
A) Flag Day
B) Labor Day
C) Columbus Day
D) Memorial Day
Placing flowers at soldier graves in May is Memorial Day, honoring brave soldiers.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. On Thanksgiving, families say thanks for what they have.
On Thanksgiving, families share thanks for food, friends, and many other good things.
2. Fireworks light up the sky on Independence Day.
Fireworks fly into the sky on Independence Day to celebrate America's birthday.
3. Soldiers who serve our country are called veterans.
Veterans are people who served in the military, and we honor them on Veterans Day.
4. The first president was George Washington.
George Washington was our first president and helped start the United States in 1789.
5. The American flag flies on a tall pole.
The American flag waves on a tall pole at schools, homes, and many public places.