Mother's Day History and Traditions

Mother's Day History and Traditions

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Moral Science

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the history and evolution of Mother's Day in the United States. It highlights Anna Jarvis's efforts to establish the holiday in honor of her mother, Ann Jarvis, who organized Mother's Day Work Clubs during the Civil War. The video discusses the commercialization of the holiday and encourages viewers to focus on its true meaning by spending quality time with their mothers.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On which day do people in the United States make the most phone calls?

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

Mother's Day

Father's Day

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for starting the Mother's Day Work Clubs?

Florists

Ann Jarvis

Anna Jarvis

President Wilson

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the Mother's Day Work Clubs?

To organize social events

To promote commercial sales

To sell flowers

To provide medical care during the Civil War

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Anna Jarvis distribute at the church service to honor her mother?

Gift baskets

Greeting cards

White carnations

Red roses

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Mother's Day become an official holiday in the United States?

1914

1905

1920

1935

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Anna Jarvis's reaction to the commercialization of Mother's Day?

She promoted it

She disliked it

She was indifferent

She supported it

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did florists and stores encourage people to do on Mother's Day?

Write letters

Spend time with their mothers

Buy cards and gifts

Organize family gatherings

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