A 21-Question “Salute” for Memorial Day We will never forget!

Preamble: • •

_________ Day used to be called Decoration Day, which began after the American Civil War. People put flowers on the graves of soldiers who died in the war. _________ Day used to be called Armistice Day, which began after World War 1. People observed a “moment of silence” when the war ended on November 11, 11:11 am.

By the 20th century, Congress declared both days “federal holidays” to honor all Americans who have served or died while in the military service. Name two national U.S. holidays. (100) a) Memorial Day b) Patriots Day

c) Veterans Day d) Constitution Day

01. The Old Granary Burial Ground in Boston < bit.ly/1lMiWtH> is the final resting place for many Revolutionary War-era patriots, including three signers of the Declaration of Independence and the five victims of the Boston Massacre. Why did the colonists fight the British? (61) a) because they didn’t have selfgovernment b) because they didn’t have taxes

c) because they didn’t want houses d) because they didn’t want selfgovernment

02. The Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence <1.usa.gov/1tDRIMa> consists of 56 stone blocks, each with the signer's actual signature, occupation, and home town. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? (62) a) Benjamin Franklin b) John Adams

c) John Jay d) Thomas Jefferson

03. Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial <1.usa.gov/1p9thX3> honors those who fought in the War of 1812 Battle of Lake Erie and celebrates the long-lasting peace between Britain, Canada and the U.S. Name one state that borders Canada. (92) a) Ohio b) Oklahoma

c) Ontario d) Oregon

04. Written during the War of 1812, the first stanza of the national anthem ends with a question: O say does that ________ yet wave, O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? What is the name of the national anthem? (98) a) America, the Beautiful b) God Bless America

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c) Stars and Stripes Forever d) Star-Spangled Banner

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A 21-Question “Salute” for Memorial Day We will never forget!

05. San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park < bit.ly/SDejuZ> honors the soldiers who died in a battle during the Mexican-American War. According to the park’s website: “The park has been set aside, not as a monument to war, but as a reminder of the human ideals, actions and passions that can drive nations to bloodshed.” Name one state that borders Mexico. (93) a) Alaska b) California

c) Florida d) Nevada

06. A clause in Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 Emancipation Proclamation allowed the organization of African American volunteer regiments. The Robert Gould Shaw and Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial <1.usa.gov/1oxWTep> honors the first group of African American regiment. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? (76) a) freed immigrants b) freed the slaves

c) freed the soldiers d) freed women

07. The Gettysburg Address was a speech given by President Lincoln at the dedication of the Gettysburg Cemetery , the site of two terrible battles. In the speech, Lincoln refers to: • •

The Declaration of Independence: “all men are created equal…” The US Constitution: “that the government of the people, by the people, for the people...”

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? (03) a) God Bless America b) United We Stand

c) We Love America d) We the People

08. The Arlington National Cemetery was built on the property of the Confederate General Robert E. Lee and contains more than 400,000 graves of service members who served in every conflict from ________________ through the modern era. Name the U.S. war between the North and the South. (73) a) The Civil War b) The French and Indian War

c) The Patriots War d) The Revolutionary War

09. The Arlington National Cemetery has several Spanish-American War memorials , most notably the ship mast from the USS Maine, whose destruction led to the war. During this war, the United States acquired several territories from Spain. Name one US territory. (91) a) Florida b) Louisiana

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c) Puerto Rico d) Virginia

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10. The Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery contains the remains of an unidentified US soldier from each war during the 1900s and is guarded 24 hours a day in all weather. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s. (78) a) The Revolutionary War b) The War Between the States

c) World War 1 d) The War in Afghanistan

11. The Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO honors World War I soldiers. Who was President during World War I? (79) a) Woodrow Wilson b) Abraham Franklin

c) Franklin Roosevelt d) Benjamin Franklin

12. In the “Four Freedoms” speech, the President described the four basic freedoms that everyone in the world must have: ____________, _____________, Freedom from Want, Freedom from Fear. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? (51) a) Freedom of Speech b) Freedom of Worship

c) Freedom to Travel d) Freedom to Work

13. The “Four Freedoms” remembers the hard times of the Great Depression and anticipates the threat of World War II. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?(80) a) Woodrow Wilson b) Abraham Franklin

c) Franklin Roosevelt d) Benjamin Franklin

14. The USS Arizona Memorial is the final resting place for the ship's 1177 crewmen who died on when Pearl Harbor, HI was bombed on December 7, 1941. The next day, the United States entered World War II. Who did the United States fight in World War II? (81) a) Ethiopia, Nigeria, Somalia b) Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan

c) Japan, Germany, Italy d) Russia, Chechenia, the Ukraine

15. After Pearl Harbor, racism against Japanese Americans led to their mass internment in camps. The Memorial to Japanese-American Patriotism in World War II remembers the war-time service of Japanese American soldiers and their community’s sacrifice in protecting the Constitutional rights of all Americans. What does the Constitution do? (02) a) protects basic rights of Americans b) protects basic rights of residents

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c) protects financial rights of businesses d) protects rights of Native Americans

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A 21-Question “Salute” for Memorial Day We will never forget!

16. The World War II Memorial on the National Mall, Washington DC honors 16 million armed service members, many of whom served under General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in? (82) a) World War II b) The Korean War

c) The Vietnam War d) The Persian Gulf War

17. "Freedom Is Not Free" is engraved on the Korean War Veterans Memorial . This motto thanks the military for their service and links their sacrifice to the freedom enjoyed by people living in democracy. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the US? (83) a) Capitalism b) Communism

c) Terrorism d) Totalitarianism

18. The Vietnam Veterans War Memorial flies two flags: the US flag and the POW/MIA flag which remembers the US soldiers taken as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? (52) a) The flag b) The stars

c) The stripes d) The wall

19. HR 503 / S 995 is a bill which proposes that a Persian Gulf War Memorial be built in Washington DC. Who makes federal laws? (16) a) The Armed Services b) The Congress

c) The President d) The Supreme Court

20. There are three major memorials which honors those who lost their lives on September 11: 911Memorial.org, NYC

PentagonMemorial.org, Arlington, VA

nps.gov/flni UA 93, Shanksville, PA

What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States? (86) a) Communists organized the US. b) Terrorists aided the US.

c) Terrorists attacked the US. d) The army took over the US.

21. Since 2002, almost 100,000 military service members plus 3000 spouses have naturalized: • •

In certain situations, legal permanent resident status was granted to family members whose child or spouse died while serving in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The revised N-400 includes new questions related to naturalization through military service.

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? (53) a) perform civic duties (as required) c) serve in the US military (if needed) b) perform community service d) serve on a jury (if needed) Congratulations! I know that you will be a great American citizen!