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Presidents Day

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Adapted Reading Passage
Presidents Day is a holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February. It's a day to remember all the presidents of the United States. It's also a day to honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. George Washington was the first president of the United States. He was born on February 22, 1732. He led the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolutionary War. He also helped write the Constitution. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He was born on February 12. He led the country through the Civil War. He helped end slavery. Presidents Day was first celebrated in 1879. It was called Washington's Birthday. In 1968, the government changed the holiday to the third Monday in February. This was done to give people a three-day weekend. Many people started calling the holiday Presidents Day. Some states even changed the name of their holiday to Presidents Day. This was because the holiday was now close to Lincoln's birthday. Today, Presidents Day is a time to remember all the presidents of the United States. It's also a time to celebrate the lives of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. It's a day to remember how important these two presidents were to the United States.
Key Vocabulary Words
celebrated (verb) To mark a special day or event with a party or other activities. Example Sentence: We celebrated my birthday with cake and presents. remember (verb) To think about something from the past. Example Sentence: I remember my first day of school. honor (verb) To show respect for someone or something. Example Sentence: We honor our veterans by thanking them for their service. victory (noun) Winning a battle or competition. Example Sentence: The team celebrated their victory with a big party. Constitution (noun) A set of rules that a country or organization must follow. Example Sentence: The United States Constitution is the most important document in our country.
Multiple Choice Questions
Instructions: Answer the questions below, based on the reading passage above.
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When was Presidents Day first celebrated?

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What was Presidents Day originally called?

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What did the government change about Presidents Day in 1968?

Short Answer Questions
Instructions: Answer the questions below, based on the reading passage above.
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Why did some states change the name of their holiday to Presidents Day? Answer in complete sentences using capital letters and punctuation marks.

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What is one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did for the United States? Answer in complete sentences using capital letters and punctuation marks.