Washington's Presidency

The video explores the history and significance of President's Day, a U.S. federal holiday. It highlights the origins of the holiday, initially celebrated as George Washington's birthday, and its evolution to honor both Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The video discusses how different states celebrate the holiday, the historical context of Washington's and Lincoln's contributions, and the variations in spelling and celebration across the country. The importance of President's Day in acknowledging the achievements of early U.S. presidents is emphasized.

What is one common way people celebrate President's Day in the USA?

• By going to work

• By attending a parade

• By planting trees

• By shopping during sales

Who was the first President's Day originally meant to honor?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

In what year did President's Day become a national holiday?

• 1885

• 1800

• 1879

• 1971

Which two presidents are primarily celebrated on President's Day?

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln and George Washington

• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln and John Adams

What significant role did George Washington play before becoming President?

• He was a governor

• He was a general in the Continental Army

• He was a diplomat

• He was a senator

How do some states differ in their celebration of President's Day?

• They celebrate it with fireworks

• They include different presidents

• They celebrate it on a different date

• They do not celebrate it at all

What is a common spelling variation of President's Day?

• President Day

• Presidents' Day

• Presidents Day

• President's Day

Which state celebrates Washington and Jefferson Day instead of President's Day?

• Massachusetts

• Alabama

• New York

• Virginia

Why is George Washington often referred to as the 'father of our nation'?

• He discovered America

• He led the Constitutional Convention

• He was the first president

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence

What major action did Abraham Lincoln take during the Civil War?

• He declared war on Britain

• He signed the Emancipation Proclamation

• He wrote the Constitution

• He became the first president