Writing Vocabulary for the Naturalization Test- People and Holidays

Question 1

President Lincoln

Answer 1

Abraham Lincoln was an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the country through the Civil War.

Question 2

President Adams

Answer 2

John Adams was an American statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and Founding Father who served as the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801.

Question 3

President Washington

Answer 3

George Washington was the First President of the United States- an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.

Question 4

President’s Day

Answer 4

Federal holiday in the United States that originally celebrated George Washington’s birthday, to celebrate Gworge Washington and Abrham Lincoln. Now considered to celebrate all Presidents of the United States.

WHEN: the third third Monday in February

Question 5

Memorial Day

Answer 5

A federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

WHEN: the last Monday in May

Question 6

Flag Day

Answer 6

Flag Day marks passage of a resolution on June 14, 1777 that created the American flag.
NOTES: first American flag- 13 red and white stripes with 13 white stars on a blue background.

WHEN: June 14th

Question 7

Independence Day

Answer 7

Independence Day- also known as the 4th of Juy- celebrates the passage of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776 The United States became a nation.

WHEN: July 4th

Question 8

Labor Day

Answer 8

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States that honors and recognizes the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.

WHEN: the first Monday in September (Labor Day Weekend)

Question 9

Columbus Day

Answer 9

Columbus Day is a national holiday in many countries that officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492.

WHEN: second Monday in October

Question 10

Thanksgiving Day

Answer 10

Thanksgiving Day is a day for people in the US to give thanks for what they have received over the year.

WHEN: the 4th Thursday in November