Name ___________________________________ Social Studies Review Historical Perspective and Symbols
1. Textbooks and encyclopedias are both _____________________ sources because they have more than one
author who takes information from many different places to write one book/encyclopedia.
2. Native Americans believe that you must _______________________ the land and nature, use it wisely and not
waste natural resources.
3. When an older person tells you stories about their past, it is an example of a ______________________ source
because they are telling you firsthand information. They actually lived through the experience.
4. The Native Americans met their needs for food clothing, water and shelter (________________________ needs)
by hunting fishing and collecting food.
5. Americans celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday because he was an important ____________________ rights
leader who fought for the rights and fair treatment of all people.
6. What do these symbols represent?
7. Native Americans _____________________ and made their homes (settled) in specific areas because they
wanted to be near food, water and shelter (essential resources).
8. Read the timeline. What year was Lincoln elected as the 16th president of the US?
9. UofL and UofK players were excited to play each other for a championship trophy. This is an example of
_______________________________.
10. Most families get from one place to another (_________________________________) by automobile.
11. Letters, diaries, photos, artifacts are all good examples of ________________________ sources because they
were produced by one person who actually lived through the experience or they are items from a specific period
of time.
12. Slavery ended in the United States between 18_____ (Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln) and
18_________ (Ratification of the 13th Amendment).
13. The “Star Spangled Banner” is America’s national _______________________ or song.
14. Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Groundhog Day and Christmas are not _______________________ holidays.
Patriotic holidays are special days when special American events or Americans are honored.
15. Name one patriotic animal symbol of the United States. Name an animal that is not a patriotic symbol.
Short Answer: Be able to name one of the four patriotic holidays, tell how it got its name and why it is important to
Americans.
The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a black
preacher who is one of the greatest of black Americans
because of his efforts to win full civil rights for his
people. The world was shocked when Dr. King was
assassinated in 1968. Ever since, special memorial
services have marked his birthday on January 15. By vote
of Congress, the third Monday of every January,
beginning in 1986 and it is now a federal holiday in Dr.
King's honor.
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a
creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the
social and economic achievements of American
workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the
contributions workers have made to the strength,
prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Originally called Armistice Day, this holiday was
established to honor Americans who had served in World
War I. It falls on November 11, the day when that war
ended in 1918, but it now honors veterans of all wars in
which the United States has fought. Veterans'
organizations hold parades or other special ceremonies,
and the president customarily places a wreath on the
Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery,
across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.
In the 1970s, Congress declared that in order to honor
all past presidents of the United States, a holiday, to
be called Presidents' Day, would be observed on the
third Monday in February. In many states, the holiday
is also known as George Washington's birthday.
Answer Sheet Social Studies Review Historical Perspective and Symbols
1. Textbooks and encyclopedias are both secondary sources because they have more than one author who takes
information from many different people to write one book/encyclopedia.
2. Native Americans believe that you must respect the land and nature, use it wisely and not waste natural
resources.
3. When an older person tells you stories about their past, it is an example of a primary source because they are
telling you firsthand information. They actually lived through the experience.
4. The Native Americans met their needs for food clothing, water and shelter (basic needs) by hunting fishing and
collecting food.
5. Americans celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday because he was an important civil rights leader who fought
for the rights and fair treatment of all people.
6. What do these symbols represent?
Jefferson County Seal
Presidential Seal
Kentucky Seal
United States Seal
7. Native Americans settled and made their homes in specific areas because they wanted to be near food, water
and shelter (essential resources).
8. Read the timeline. What year was Lincoln elected as the 16th president of the US? 1860
9. UofL and UofK players were excited to play each other for a championship trophy. This is an example of
competition.
10. Most families get from one place to another (transportation) by automobile.
11. Letters, diaries, photos, artifacts are all good examples of primary sources because they were produced by one
person who actually lived through the experience or they are items from a specific period of time.
12. Slavery ended in the United States between 1863 (Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln) and 1865
(Ratification of the 13th Amendment).
13. The “Star Spangled Banner” is America’s national anthem or song.
14. Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Groundhog Day and Christmas are not patriotic holidays. Patriotic holidays
are special days when special American events or Americans are honored.
15. Name one patriotic animal symbol of the United States. Name an animal that is not a patriotic symbol
eagle
turkey, cardinal, wild cat etc…