Vocabulary
Vocabulary continued
Key Concepts
Key Concepts continued
Critical Thinking
100
a structure that is important to a particular place
What is a landmark
100
a way of life
What is culture
100
the holiday that celebrates our freedom from England
What is Independence Day
100
they all have parades
What is Independence Day, Chinese New Year, and Mardi Gras
200
a celebration
What is a festival
200
something that is passed down overtime
What is a tradition
200
the person who planted many apple trees across the country
Who is Johnny Appleseed/Johnny Chapman
200
this man "rode" a tornado
Who is Pecos Bill
300
Spoken words used to communicate ideas and feelings
What is language
300
someone who is remembered for bravery or good deeds
What is a hero
300
this holiday originated from Mexico because the Mexican Army won their battle against France
What is Cinco de Mayo
300
tradition of the Navajo people
What is weaving
300
he believed that all Americans, no matter the color of their skin, should be treated equally. He spoke out against unfair laws and helped pass new ones. He gave a famous speech that shared his dream that one day all people would respect each other.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
400
an object that was made long ago
What is an artifact
400
someone who has served in the armed forces
What is a veteran
400
a Pueblo pot made from hundreds of years ago is an example of
What is an artifact
400
Cinco de Mayo, Mardi Gras, and Chinese New Year....parades, costumes, music and food.
What is different cultures and celebrations added to American culture.
500
a special way that a group does something
What is a custom
500
how people live in the United States
What is many groups of people who share their cultures
500
People from many parts of the world come to the United States to live. They bring their cultures with them. All these cultures make up American culture. For example, in New Orleans people from Africa, France, Spain, Ireland, and Germany brought music with them and became a type of music called jazz.
What is where American culture comes from
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