American Symbols and Holidays — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. We sing the national anthem at games and events.
The national anthem is a song called The Star-Spangled Banner about our flag and country.
2. On Veterans Day we thank veterans who served.
Veterans Day honors all people who served in the military to protect our country.
3. The first president was George Washington.
George Washington was the first American president and helped start our country in 1789.
4. Abraham Lincoln helped end slavery in America.
President Abraham Lincoln signed papers that helped end slavery and made America more fair.
5. Labor Day is the first Monday of September.
Labor Day is in September and honors workers who help our country grow and run.
6. On Flag Day we celebrate the American flag.
Flag Day in June celebrates the American flag and the day it was first chosen.
7. Independence Day is also called the Fourth of July.
Independence Day on July fourth marks when America became a free country in 1776.
8. Many holidays use the colors red, white, and blue.
Red, white, and blue are American colors used on flags and holiday decorations everywhere.
9. Columbus Day remembers a famous explorer.
Columbus Day remembers Christopher Columbus, an explorer who sailed to the Americas in 1492.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Flag Day
→ June flag
June flag
Labor Day
→ September workers
September workers
Veterans Day
→ November veterans
November veterans
Columbus Day
→ October explorer
October explorer
American holidays celebrate different people and events that helped shape our country in many ways.