BELL RINGER

What does this image of the first American

Thanksgiving suggest about the initial

relationship between the Pilgrims and

Native Americans?

THANKSGIVING ACTIVITY Brain Pop: Thanksgiving

1. Briefly summarize Hale’s argument for establishing Thanksgiving as a national holiday.

2. Given the events of the time period, what is one possible cause for the “increasing interest” among Americans for a national day of Thanksgiving.

3. Why might Hale have chosen the words like “permanency and unity” to appeal to Lincoln?

4. Soon after Hale’s letter, President Lincoln issued a proclamation establishing a national day of Thanksgiving. Which states were not subject to the proclamation at the time and why?

History Channel: History of Thanksgiving and 25 Thanksgiving Facts