1. On November 11, 1919, President Wilson proclaimed the
first Armistice
Day. What does it recognize?
How does your community recognize this event?
2. On November 11, 1865, President
Andrew Johnson awarded Dr.
Mary E. Walker the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Name another woman who served the United States during the Civil War.
Consider adopting a Medal of Honor Recipient from your state .
3. Why are general elections in the United States held the second Tuesday in November? (Video from TED Ed on YouTube)
What do you think? Should the day for elections be changed?
Use your Internet researching skills to answer these questions. 4. Six states have entered the Union in the month
of November.
5. The Iroquois Confederacy inspired the American Colonists' development of the U.S. government.
How were their final decisions different from those made by most government organizations
Genius - What group(s) of people, who were included in the Iroquois Confederacy, were excluded
6. On November 15, 1777, the Second
Continental Congress agreed upon the Articles of Confederation.
7. On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave a famous speech. Title:
Where was it delivered:
What was the speech about?
President Lincoln concludes his speech with a phrase that echoes through the decades. Evaluate a level of government that impacts you. Does it fulfill President Lincoln's vision? Explain.
8. The first woman was elected to the US Congress on November
6, 1916.
Which state selected her?
What were two of her principle concerns?
Find out - When were most of the women, in the United States, given the constitutional right to vote?
9. There is an election for President in November every
four years. The President is inaugurated in January of the next year.
10. Semper Fidelis. The U.S. Marine Corps was founded in Philadelphia, on Nov. 10, 1775, How should our nation honor those who are serving it, in war and peace?
Dishonesty in government is the business
of every citizen.... It is not enough to do your own job. Explore Civics & Constitution Projects, Essays, Elections & Voting, Quotes, Resources | Pennsylvania Projects Challenges: Develop your own "November" Question. Use the "This Day in History" resource at History.com. | National Constitution Center Resources | Center for Civic Education - Public Policy Write your question and the answer on your answer sheet. November is Native American Heritage month:
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