Veterans Day Quiz

When did World War I end with the signing of an armistice?

• November 11, 1918

• December 25, 1918

• July 4, 1918

• January 1, 1918

Who was the President of the United States in 1919?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Herbert Hoover

What day did President Woodrow Wilson proclaim as Armistice Day?

• November 11

• December 25

• July 4

• January 1

What was the global reaction to the cease-fire of World War I?

• Rejoicing

• Indifference

• Anger

• Confusion

What year did World War I end?

• 1918

• 1914

• 1920

• 1939

What was the purpose of the armistice signed on November 11, 1918?

• To cease hostilities in World War I

• To start World War II

• To declare independence

• To form a new government

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Why was the date of Veterans Day changed back to November 11?

• To commemorate the historical significance of the original date

• To align with other holidays

• To avoid winter weather

• To match international celebrations

In what year was the date of Veterans Day changed back to November 11?

• 1978

• 1975

• 1985

• 1990

Which countries also recognize their veterans on or near November 11?

• France and Germany

• Great Britain and Canada

• Australia and New Zealand

• Italy and Spain

What is the significance of 11:00 in the morning for the ceremony?

• It marks the start of the day

• It is when the World War I armistice went into effect

• It is the time of sunrise

• It is the time of sunset