Memorial Day

Like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day:

• falls on a Thursday

• Was established in colonial times

• Is a celebration of gratitude and peace

• is a federal holiday

Memorial Day was originally established to honor:

• Deceased soldiers

• Living veterans

• Civilian volunteers

• Foreign allies

Decoration Day refers to the practice of decorating ________ with flags and flowers.

• Homes

• Battlefields

• Graves

• Statues

Unlike _____, the losses of _____ united northern and southern states in their grief.

• The Civil War; World War I

• World War I; World War II

• The Vietnam War; The Civil War

• World War II; The Vietnam War

In which city were victory gardens planted during World War II?

• Berlin

• Tokyo

• Philadelphia

• Rome

For draftees, military service is:

• Voluntary

• Required

• Discouraged

• Forbidden

What is true about the War in Afghanistan?

• No other war in U.S. history has lasted as long

• More American troops have died than in any other war

• American soldiers stationed in Afghanistan were drafted

• No American troops are currently stationed in Afghanistan

Approximately how many Americans have died in uniform?

• 100,000

• 400,000

• 600,000

• 1,000,000

The tradition of _____ supports the idea that Memorial Day is a celebration, in addition to a day of mourning.

• Attending a parade

• Observing a moment of silence

• Flying a flag at half-staff

• Laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns

Sending care packages is a way to:

• Remember relatives who served

• Support deployed soldiers

• Donate to military charities

• Teach the history of Memorial Day