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Why Do We Have That Holiday? D2.His.14.K-2
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1. Why do we have Thanksgiving?
A. To start the school year B. To see the first snow C. To give thanks for what we have 2. Why do we have Flag Day?
A. To honor the flag of the United States B. To honor the rain C. To honor the school bus 3. Why is Independence Day on July 4?
A. It is always the hottest day B. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776 C. It is the last day of the year 4. Why do we have Independence Day?
A. It is the first day of school B. It is the start of winter C. It is the birthday of our country 5. Why do we have Labor Day?
A. To honor cats B. To honor the moon C. To honor workers 6. Why do we have Presidents' Day?
A. To remember Washington and other presidents B. To welcome spring C. To thank farmers for food 7. Why do we have Memorial Day?
A. To learn to swim B. To buy new shoes C. To remember soldiers who died for our country 8. Why is Presidents' Day in February?
A. School starts in February B. February is very cold C. George Washington was born in February LessonPrint · D2.His.14.K-2 · Set 22 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Why Do We Have That Holiday? Set 22. Prints on its own sheet.
1. To give thanks for what we have 2. To honor the flag of the United States 3. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776 4. It is the birthday of our country 5. To honor workers 6. To remember Washington and other presidents 7. To remember soldiers who died for our country 8. George Washington was born in February Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D2.His.14.K-2 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.