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United States Unit
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the 2 most common languages used in the United States? | English + Spanish |
| What is a democracy? | It is a form of government- people elect(vote) for their leaders. |
| What country borders U.S. to the South? | Mexico |
| What country borders U.S. to the North? | Canada |
| How often is a presidential election held? | Every four years |
| What does economy mean? | The way in which a country manages its money + resources. |
| President's Day | It is celebrated on the third Monday of February. It honors all past presidents of the United States. |
| Veterans' Day | It is observed on November 11, and it honors the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Services. |
| Labor Day | It is celebrated on the first Monday in September. The holiday celebrates the achievements of American workers. |
| Memorial Day | This national holiday is celebrated on the last Monday in May. It honors U.S. soldiers who have died fighting for their country. |
| Columbus Day | It is celebrated in the USA on the second Monday in October. It is a day in which we celebrate Christopher Columbus' trip from Spain to Hispaniola, North America in 1492. |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | On the third Monday in January, we honor the life and dreams of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Flag Day | On June 14th, we honor the American flag- a symbol of our country. |
| Thanksgiving | On the last Thursday in November,we celebrate Thanksgiving. It was held to celebrate a good harvest + to thank the Indians for teaching them how to grow crops. |
| At what age do most children start school? | Most children are 5 years old when they begin Kindergarten. |
| At what age do most children graduate from high school? | Most children graduate from high school when they are 18 years old. |
| About how many hours per day are you in school? | Our school day is about 6 1/2 hours long. |
| What months do children in New York State attend school? | School begins early in September and ends late in June. (10 months) |
| What are some foods from the United States that we learned about? | Chili Con Carne, Grits, Gumbo, Hush Puppies, Jambalaya, Pecan Pralines, Philadelphia cheescake, Shoo-Fly Pie, Whoopie Pies, and anything else discussed in the classroom. |
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