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