How do we commemorate and honor our history as the United States of America?

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How do we commemorate and honor our history as the United States of America?

Think Pair Share 1. Hypothesis: Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?

* 2. Compare and contrast the first Thanksgiving with the Thanksgivings during our time. * 3. Why did Abraham Lincoln make Thanksgiving an official holiday after the Civil War? * 4. What is the main idea of the film about Thanksgiving? After watching the film, please answer the following questions individually on your own paper.

* Made in 1928 to commemorate Native Americans and the struggle to settle the USA.

* This statue was constructed to honor the founder of Chicago, an African- Caribbean, born in St. Mare Haiti. His trading post led to the eviction of many Native Americans.

* A recently completed monument to Dr. Martin Luther Kin g Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.

* The Confederate flag and statue are controversial because they represent the South and the losing side of the Civil War which wanted to secede from the union and maintain the legalization of slavery.

* Controversial name for a team which uses a racial slur that has no relationship to football.

* 5A. Rename Thanksgiving and describe what it would celebrate. Draw an illustration of the new national holiday. * 5B. Draw or describe a new monument you would build in Chicago. Who would it celebrate? Why would you build it? Where would you put it? Choose one of the following: