American Symbols and Holidays — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Independence Day is on the fourth of July.
Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is when America became free in 1776.
2. On Thanksgiving, families share a big turkey dinner.
Thanksgiving is a November holiday for being thankful and sharing meals with loved ones.
3. Memorial Day honors soldiers who served our country.
Memorial Day remembers brave soldiers who gave their lives serving our country in wars.
4. Presidents Day honors leaders like George Washington.
Presidents Day honors George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, two important American presidents.
5. Martin Luther King Day is in the month of January.
We celebrate Martin Luther King Day in January to honor a leader who fought for fairness.
6. On the Fourth of July we watch fireworks in the sky.
Fireworks light up the sky on Independence Day to celebrate American freedom and birthday.
7. Thanksgiving falls in the month of November.
Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday of November every year for American families.
8. Memorial Day is in the month of May.
Memorial Day is the last Monday in May, near the start of summer break.
9. Many people put up the American flag on holidays.
Families display the American flag on holidays to show pride and honor our country.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Independence Day
→ July fireworks
July fireworks
Thanksgiving
→ November turkey
November turkey
Memorial Day
→ May soldiers
May soldiers
Presidents Day
→ February leaders
February leaders
Each American holiday has a special month and meaning that helps us remember our country and history.