Memorial Day

What is the main difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

• Memorial Day honors all military members while Veterans Day honors only those who died

• Memorial Day honors those who died in service while Veterans Day honors all military members

• There is no difference between the two holidays

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Why was Memorial Day originally called Decoration Day?

• Because soldiers wore decorative uniforms

• Because people decorated soldiers' graves with flowers

• Because towns held decorative parades

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Which city organized the first official memorial service across all states?

• A town in Pennsylvania

• A town in South Carolina

• Waterloo, New York

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What caused most American families to be affected by the Civil War?

• The length of the war

• The high number of casualties/deaths

• The economic impact

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When is Memorial Day?

• The last Monday in May

• Always May 26th

• On the Saturday before June

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