1. BELL RINGER What does this image of the first American Thanksgiving suggest about the initial relationship between the Pilgrims and Native Americans?

2. THANKSGIVING ACTIVITY Brain Pop: Thanksgiving

3. 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? 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 ThanksgivingHistory Channel: History of Thanksgiving and 25 Thanksgiving Facts25 Thanksgiving Facts