Arbor Day History and Significance

The video explores the history and significance of Arbor Day, initiated by J. Sterling Morton in 1872 to promote tree planting in Nebraska. It highlights the Mortons' efforts to transform the landscape, the spread of Arbor Day across the U.S. and globally, and the establishment of the Arbor Day Foundation. The video also discusses the educational impact of Arbor Day and the ongoing legacy of the Morton family in promoting environmental conservation.

Where did Jay Sterling and Caroline Morton first settle after getting married?

• Omaha

• Detroit

• Bellevue

• Nebraska City

What was one of the primary reasons the Mortons started planting trees in Nebraska?

• To create a forest

• To build wooden houses

• To provide fuel and shelter

• To attract tourists

When was the first Arbor Day celebrated?

• June 15, 1880

• May 5, 1875

• March 12, 1870

• April 10, 1872

What was Nebraska originally labeled as on maps during Stephen Long's exploration?

• The Great American Desert

• The Prairie Land

• The Great Plains

• The Midwest

Which U.S. President signed Arbor Day into a federal holiday?

• Richard Nixon

• Grover Cleveland

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

Which historical figure is believed to have visited Arbor Lodge due to friendship with the Morton family?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

What significant event in Cincinnati, Ohio, helped spread the idea of Arbor Day?

• A state-wide environmental conference

• A national agricultural fair

• A visit by President Nixon

• A large tree planting by 20,000 school children

In what year did Joy Morton donate the Arbor Lodge and its grounds to the state of Nebraska?

• 1923

• 1930

• 1903

• 1910

What did Caroline Morton bring back from Pike's Peak in 1878?

• A unique rock

• A piece of gold

• An Engelman spruce tree

• A rare flower

What is the mission of the Arbor Day Foundation?

• To promote tourism

• To plant, nurture, and celebrate trees

• To build parks

• To create wildlife reserves