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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?
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