
Mother's Day History and Significance

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History, Social Studies, Arts
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard

Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of Mother's Day as introduced in the video?
To celebrate the achievements of women in politics
To honor mothers and their contributions to society
To promote global peace and unity
To encourage the purchase of greeting cards
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was Julia Ward Howe and what was her contribution to Mother's Day?
A businesswoman who commercialized Mother's Day
A famous singer who wrote a song about mothers
A social activist who proposed Mother's Day for world peace
A politician who declared Mother's Day a national holiday
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Anne Jarvis's initial idea for Mother's Day?
A festival for children to appreciate their mothers
A national holiday for all parents
A memorial to reunite families after the Civil War
A day to celebrate women's rights
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Anna Jarvis succeed in making Mother's Day a recognized holiday?
By campaigning and holding a memorial for her mother
By starting a greeting card company
By writing a book about motherhood
By organizing protests and rallies
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Anna Jarvis's reaction to the commercialization of Mother's Day?
She supported it as it spread awareness
She started her own line of greeting cards
She was indifferent to it
She protested against it and was arrested
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Anna Jarvis and her sister do with their family inheritance?
Invested in a business
Donated it to charity
Used it to campaign against the commercialization of Mother's Day
Spent it on personal luxuries
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Anna Jarvis view Julia Ward Howe's initial efforts for Mother's Day?
She credited Howe for the holiday's creation
She was inspired by Howe's work
She ignored Howe's contributions
She collaborated with Howe
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