Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus was an _________.
Hint: A person that looks for new lands and people.
explorer
George Washington was America's first _____.
President
Why was Abraham Lincoln important?
He was a President.
______ means all people are treated the same.
Equally
What is a Holiday?
Special days that help us remember an event, person, or group.
How did Columbus get to the new world?
He sailed across the ocean on ships.
Which army did George Washington lead?
American army
Lincoln's house was made of ____.
Logs.
Dr. King wanted to change laws that ______.
Treated people badly.
What is a celebration?
Special parties or activities that we do on holidays.
Who did Columbus meet on the islands in the Bahamas?
Native people.
George Washington helped America fight the ______ army.
British
Once, he walked a long way to give back a few pennies to someone who had paid too much. He became known as _______.
Honest Abe
Thanks to Dr. King, today it is against the law to treat someone unfairly based on _______.
the color of their skin
What do we celebrate on Columbus Day?
Christopher Columbus crossing the ocean to the new world.
Columbus Day is celebrated in which month?
October.
Why do we celebrate Washington's birthday?
To remember how he helped the United States become a country.
Abraham Lincoln and George Washington were born in the month of February. We celebrate their birthdays on this special day.
President's Day
We celebrate Dr. King each year on the third Monday in January. This day is called ______.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
What are some things you might see at a 4th of July celebration?
Fireworks, food, and bands playing music.
What country was Columbus born in?
Italy
In a made up story, what did George Washington cut down?
His father's cherry tree.
Abraham Lincoln had a job as a ______. This is a person who helps other people fix problems they have with laws.
lawyer
How do we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Help your community by cleaning up.
President's Day is celebrated in which month?
February.