A
A person who settles in another country is
an immigrant
Sharing ideas with others is known as
communication
a special day is known as a
Holiday
An object made an used by people is called an
Artifact
A building or structure that is important or interesting is known as a
landmark
A special way that a group does something is called a
custom
A wheelbarrow was a Chinese ____________?
invention
The Alamo is an example of a ________________ in Texas
landmark
Name three landmarks that you know.
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Name 5 NATIONAL holidays you know
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Name 3 non National holidays you know
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What is different about the writing systems in ancient times compared to the writing systems we have now?
Symbols
Papyrus or Rock tablets
On what holiday do we celebrate the discovery of America? (Think, who discovered the Americas?)
Columbus Day
What does the Statue of Liberty stand for?
Where is Mount Rushmore?
What do people celebrate on Juneteenth?
The end of slavery in Texas
What do we celebrate on Memorial Day?
People who have died fighting for our country
Immigrants coming from Europe would stop at what island first?
Ellis Island
Immigrants coming from Asia would stop at what island first?
Angel Island
What does the Gateway Arch in Missouri remind us of?
When America grew much larger when the pioneers moved out west
What is something new that someone makes or thinks of?
Invention
Kites
Wheelbarrow
How have inventions change communication?
Quicker/easier!!
Who built the first car engine that used gasoline?
Henry Ford
Who was the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart