The worksheets below are all themed on celebrations or events that take place during the Fall month of September. Fun Fact: In September, 2016, NASA announced that they had "corrected" the Zodiac by recalibrating it according to how the Earth had changed position relative to the constellations. A thirteenth sign, Ophiuchus, was added.
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All about World War II Passage
Hitler, in an effort to expand Germany, invaded Poland, even after he had promised not to try to acquire any more territory – and Britain, along with France, responded by declaring war on Germany on September 3rd 1939.
World War II Short Answer Questions
A wartime diary. Choose one nation that was involved in the war, and write two journal entries as though you were alive during the war.
The 3 Largest Skyscrapers in the World - Reading Passage
Since mankind began to build, we have marveled at how high we can build structures. Today, the top three largest buildings in the world are located in Dubai, Taipei, and Shanghai.
3 Largest Skyscrapers - Multiple Choice Questions
How many feet tall is the Shanghai World Financial Center?
3 Largest Skyscrapers Short Answer Questions
. Imagine you are a city planner who has been asked to design the newest, highest skyscraper in the world. How tall would you make it? Include an artistic rendition of the structure.
Who is Uncle Sam? Reading Passage
The character features white hair, a goatee, and is often portrayed as a tall man dressed in red, white and blue, wearing a top hat.
Uncle Sam Multiple Choice Questions
What did the famous caption read on the famous poster that featured Uncle Sam?
Uncle Sam Short Answer Questions
What were the barrels filled with that Samuel Wilson’s company shipped to the army?
Who Invented the Pizza?
If, like many Americans, one of your favorite foods is pizza, you are enjoying a type of food that people have been eating for centuries.
Pizza Multiple Choice Questions
What year did Queen Margherita famously tour Italy and taste her first pizza?
Pizza Short Answer Questions
What type of personality must Queen Margherita have had, to insist on trying the pizza in the first place?
What is Labor Day? Passage
In an effort to avoid more conflict, the national holiday that would become known as Labor Day was rushed through congress - only six days after the strike ended.
Labor Day Multiple Choice Questions
During The Pullman Strike, about how many employees went on strike?
Labor Day Short Answer Questions
Why was the approval of Labor Day rushed through congress so quickly?
How Many People In America Can't Read This? Why?
Struggling with everyday tasks such as reading signs, instructions, and communication makes finding work difficult. In fact, 75 per cent of unemployed adults have difficulty reading and writing.
A Look at Illiteracy Multiple Choice Questions
Learning to read and write is one of the most important skills a person can be taught.
A Look at Illiteracy Short Answer Questions
When a country has a large percentage of its population unable to read, it results in nation-wide problems with the economy and the job market.
The History of the Nintendo Company
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was introduced in the year 1985 - and it sold over 60 million units.
Nintendo - Multiple Choice Questions
The company Nintendo is a Japanese multinational corporation, and was started as a small business by a man named Fusajiro Yamauchi in 1887.
Nintendo - Short Answer Questions
A man named Gunpei Yokoi was hired to be a maintenance engineer on they toy making assembly line. One day in 1970 when the owner, Hiroshi Yamauchi was observing a factory that made hanafuda, he saw an extending arm that Yokoi had created for his own amusement.
What is the Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court is the only court that was established by the Constitution.
Supreme Court - Multiple Choice Questions
The Supreme Court has a lot of power. The justices who make up the Supreme Court are able to decide if the President's actions are constitutional, and they have the power to judge if government bodies at all levels are abiding by the law.
The Supreme Court - Short Answer Questions
The Supreme Court consists of the Chief of Justice of the United States, and eight Associate Justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
The Irish Potato Famine Reading Passage
The potato famine began in Ireland in the year 1845, and lasted for six years.
Irish Potato Famine - Multiple Choice Questions
The potato is a unique crop because it is rich in carbohydrates, protein, minerals, and vitamins such as Vitamin C and riboflavin.
Potato Famine Short Answer Questions
The Potato Famine began as a natural disaster, but soon became a social disaster with far reaching political and social implications.
Why Does the School Year Begin in September? Passage
Even though the new year is marked in January, for many people, September feels like the time of year when things start fresh.
September - Multiple Choice Questions
The reason that the school system evolved to being each September, with a long break during the summer months, had much to do with farming and the annual harvest.
School Year Beginning in September - Short Answer Questions
Across America, different schools start on varying days. Some begin in the last week of August, while others start closer to mid or late September.
The History Behind the Month of September
September is the ninth month of the modern-day Gregorian calendar, coming after January, February, March, April, May, June, July, and August. There are 30 days in the month of September.
September has its name from the Latin word Septem, meaning seven. September was named during the time when March symbolized the starting of the year. This is why the name does not associate itself with the placement of the month in the calendar.
The earlier versions of the Roman calendar had September as the seventh month with 30 days. After the addition of January and February in the calendar, it became the ninth month with 29 days. After the Julian calendar reform, one more day was added to September, making it a full 30 month.
The full moon for September is known as Harvest Moon. The birth flowers for September are forget-me-not, morning glory, and aster. Its birthstone is sapphire, which symbolizes clear thinking.
Celebrate the tallest buildings in the world on Skyscraper Day, observed on September the third. The United States commemorates the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 with Patriot Day. If you want to travel elsewhere, World Tourism Day is celebrated on September the twenty-seventh. Before you do, though, it might be helpful to study another language. Good thing that September 26 is the European Day of Languages. And if you'd like an excuse to use a different vocabulary without learning a foreign language, International Talk Like a Pirate Day is on September 19.<br>
What Important Events Happened in September?
September marks the beginning of the fall season when the weather cools down, and you realize that Christmas is coming. But it's also an important month in history, with several events and anniversaries worth celebrating, from wars to the birth of great leaders and other amazing feats by human beings alike.
Today, we'll take a look at some of the most important events that happened in September throughout history, and how they continue to impact us today in some way or another.
The Fire of London
The Great Fire of London broke out on September 2, 1666, and continued for four more days, ending on September 5. The medieval City of London was completely destroyed by the fire that broke out within the ancient Roman city wall. It came quite near Westminster, Charles II's Palace of Whitehall, and the majority of London's neighborhoods, but could not reach any of these locations.
There was a total loss of 13,200 homes, in addition to 87 parish churches, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the bulk of municipal administrative buildings being consumed by flames.
Declaration of War Against Germany
On Sept. 3, 1939, Germany invaded Poland and started World War II. Two days later, Britain declared war on Germany and entered into a battle that would rage for six years and kill nearly 70 million people. The United States of America did not join the war until 1941, which was after Japan had destroyed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
The U.S.-led Allied forces defeated Germany in May 1945; Japan surrendered a few months later. The war reshaped Europe and left millions of dead across Asia and Africa.
The Demise of Mother Teresa
On September 5, 2003, Mother Teresa died in Kolkata, India. Since her death in 1997, there has been much controversy about whether Mother Teresa should be made a saint; Pope John Paul II cleared the way for her canonization on May 19, 2003, and it was completed later that year. On October 19, 2003, Pope John Paul II beatified her, and on September 4, 2015, Pope Francis canonized her. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work with terminally ill patients.
Declaration of Independence from Portugal
On September 7, 1822, Brazil declared its independence from Portugal and became an empire under Emperor Pedro I. After declaring independence from Portugal, Pedro proclaimed himself emperor in 1822 and was formally crowned two years later. His reign would be short-lived; Brazilians rejected his autocratic rule in 1889, and he died of tuberculosis a year later. He is considered to be one of Brazil's greatest leaders.
Invasion of Haiti
On September 28, 1915, a U.S.-led invasion force of 27,000 troops from the United States landed in Haiti and occupied the country until 1934. The invasion was launched to maintain order and stability in Haiti after four years of political strife between pro-American and anti-American factions that followed an uprising against US military occupation (1915–1934). These tensions ultimately led to revolution and American military intervention in 1915 under President Woodrow Wilson.
Wrapping Up
Now you know all about what happened in September, it's a good time to reflect on where we are today. It is history, but it's also important to learn from it and make sure history doesn't repeat itself.