Veteran's Day
Who is a veteran?
A person who served in the US military.
Who wrote The Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who are pilgrims?
People who traveled from England to MA
Honor
To show respect
Thankful
To be happy for what you have.
When do we celebrate Veteran's Day?
November 11th
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
Who are Native Americans?
People who were in America before the pilgrims.
Remember
to remind or not to forget
Feast
A big meal shared by many people.
Why do we celebrate Veteran's Day?
To honor men and women who served in the US military.
The Declaration of Independence created the ___ colonies.
13 colonies
Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
To remember the 1st Thanksgiving
Freedom
Wounded
To be hurt
What is the Purple Heart Award?
A medal given to a wounded veteran
Why do we celebrate Independence Day?
To remember signing the Declaration of Independence for our freedom from Great Britain.
When do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
The 4th Thursday in November.
Patriotic
To show love or be proud of your country.
Harvest
A plant that is gathered at the end of the growing season.
What are the 5 branches of the military?
Marines, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy
What are 3 ways we can celebrate Independence Day?
Parades, Picnics, Fireworks, Family Reunions, Political Speeches...
How did the Native Americans help the pilgrims?
They taught them how to plant.
Independence
To be free from control.
Colony
A smaller area controlled by a larger area.