Exploring the Story of Sarah and Thanksgiving

The video tells the story of Sarah Hale, a real-life hero who fought for 38 years to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. Despite numerous rejections from presidents, her persistence paid off when Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863. The video highlights her achievements and the importance of celebrating Thanksgiving together as a nation.

Who is introduced as the hero who saved Thanksgiving?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Sarah Hale

• Maleficent

• Dr. Dinosaur

What was the state of Thanksgiving before Sarah Hale's intervention?

• It was only celebrated in New England.

• It was celebrated in the South and West.

• It was a national holiday.

• It was widely celebrated across the country.

Which of the following was NOT one of Sarah Hale's achievements?

• Fighting for playgrounds for kids

• Being the first female magazine editor in America

• Composing 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'

• Inventing the telephone

What was Sarah Hale's secret weapon in her campaigns?

• A sword

• A cape

• A book

• A pen

What did Sarah Hale do when she saw something she did not like?

• She moved to another city

• She complained to her friends

• She wrote about it

• She ignored it

How did Sarah Hale react when presidents initially refused her request to make Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• She gave up.

• She continued to write letters.

• She moved to another country.

• She organized protests.

Which president finally agreed to make Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• Zachary Taylor

• Franklin Pierce

• Abraham Lincoln

• Millard Fillmore

How long did it take Sarah Hale to achieve her goal of making Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• 20 years

• 10 years

• 38 years

• 30 years

What was the main reason Sarah Hale wanted Thanksgiving to be a national holiday?

• To increase turkey sales

• To celebrate her birthday

• To promote her magazine

• To bring the country together

What is the most important aspect of Thanksgiving according to Sarah Hale's vision?

• Celebrating together as a family and country

• Watching football

• Eating turkey

• Having a parade