Thanksgiving and Sarah Hale

What is the often forgotten story related to Thanksgiving?

• The story of the Pilgrims' journey

• The story of Native Americans' assistance

• The story of Sarah Hale's efforts to save Thanksgiving

• The story of the first Thanksgiving feast

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

• Published works of famous authors

• Invented the Thanksgiving turkey

• Composed 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'

• First female magazine editor in America

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

• A typewriter

• A pen

• A sword

• A microphone

What was Sarah Hale's main goal regarding Thanksgiving?

• To make it a national holiday

• To celebrate it only in New England

• To replace it with another holiday

• To make it a summer holiday

What did Sarah Hale do when presidents initially refused her request?

• She continued writing letters

• She gave up

• She organized protests

• She moved to another country

Which president finally agreed to make Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin Pierce

• Millard Fillmore

• Zachary Taylor

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

• 50 years

• 38 years

• 20 years

• 10 years

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

• To celebrate her birthday

• To boost the economy

• To unite the country

• To promote tourism

What was the impact of Sarah Hale's efforts on Thanksgiving?

• It was celebrated only in schools

• It became a regional holiday

• It became a national holiday

• It was forgotten over time

What is the key message of Sarah Hale's story?

• Only men can make historical changes

• Thanksgiving is about food

• Holidays are not important

• Persistence can lead to success