U.S. Symbols & Documents
Holidays & Heroes
Florida History
Civic Virtues
Voting & Citizenship
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Which monument was built to honor our country's first president?
The Washington Monument
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Who is this person and what did he do?
Martin Luther King Jr.
He was a famous civil rights leader who stood up for equal rights and helped pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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What number state was Florida?
27
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What does civic virtues mean?
Civic virtues are ways citizens act to ensure the success of the community.
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How can citizens participate in our government?
Voting
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What is the U.S. Constitution considered as?
The supreme Law of the Land.
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What is Patriot Day and why do we observe it?
Patriot Day is a day of remembrance held on Sept. 11 every year.
We observe Patriot Day to remember the over 3,000 Americans who lost their lives during the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.200
What date did Florida become a state?
March 3, 1845
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What does civility mean?
Civility is formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.
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What helps elect citizens' representatives?
Voting
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Who is pictured in this political cartoon and what is his name a nickname for?
Uncle Sam
His name is a nickname for United States government.
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Who is this person and what did she do?
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Susan B. Anthony
She was one of the nation’s most well-known leaders in the fight for equal rights for women; She helped women get the right to vote.
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Who is this person and what did he do?
William Pope Duval
He was Florida's first territorial governor.
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What does cooperation mean?
Cooperation is the process of working together to the same end.
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Is voting a civic duty or civic responsibility? Why?
Civic responsibility; It is not required by the law.
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What is this U.S. symbol called? Name all the presidents carved into this symbol.
Mount Rushmore
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln
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What was the document that gave us independence from England and when was it approved by Congress?
Declaration of Independence; July 4, 1776
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Who is this person and what is he known for?
William Dunn Moseley
He was Florida's first elected governor
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What does volunteerism mean?
Volunteerism is the use or involvement of volunteer labor, especially in community services.
400
Name 3 civic duties we learned about.
Paying taxes; Obeying the law; Jury Duty; Attending school
500
Name 3 things on the Great Seal of the State of Florida.
Sun rays in the distance
A palmetto palm tree
A Native American woman scattering flowers
A steamboat in the water
"In God We Trust"
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September is known as American Founders Month. List the 6 Founding Fathers we recognize during that month.
George Washington, John Quincy Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and Benjamin Franklin.
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Who is this person and what is he known for?
Josiah T. Walls
He was the first African American from Florida to be elected to the United States Congress.
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Name three ways citizens can demonstrate civility, cooperation, volunteerism, and other civic virtues.
Food drives
Book drives
Blood drives
Community clean-ups
Voting
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What are some ways you can be a responsible citizen? List at least 5.
Behave honestly; Be kind to animals; Volunteer to help; Respect property; Share with others; Respect others; Obey rules and laws; Care for the environment; Be responsible for own actions; Help family, school, community, and state.