Veteran's Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
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Who is a veteran?

A person who served in the US military.

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Who wrote The Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

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Who are pilgrims?

People who traveled from England to MA

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Honor

To show respect

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Thankful

To be happy for what you have.

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When do we celebrate Veteran's Day?

November 11th

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When do we celebrate Independence Day?

July 4th

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Who are Native Americans?

People who were in America before the pilgrims.

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Remember

to remind or not to forget

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Feast

A big meal shared by many people.

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Why do we celebrate Veteran's Day?

To honor men and women who served in the US military.

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The Declaration of Independence created the ___ colonies.

13 colonies

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Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?

To remember the 1st Thanksgiving

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Freedom

Being allowed to say or do what you want
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Wounded

To be hurt

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What is the Purple Heart Award?

A medal given to a wounded veteran

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Why do we celebrate Independence Day?

To remember signing the Declaration of Independence for our freedom from Great Britain.

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When do we celebrate Thanksgiving?

The 4th Thursday in November.

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Patriotic

To show love or be proud of your country.

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Harvest

A plant that is gathered at the end of the growing season.

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What are the 5 branches of the military?

Marines, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy

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What are 3 ways we can celebrate Independence Day?

Parades, Picnics, Fireworks, Family Reunions, Political Speeches...

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How did the Native Americans help the pilgrims?

They taught them how to plant.

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Independence

To be free from control.

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Colony

A smaller area controlled by a larger area.

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