Eleanor Roosevelt Scavenger Hunt

By Angela Smith

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Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October 11, 1884 in New York City, New York. She was born into a wealthy family and was very shy.

When Eleanor was 15, her family sent her to boarding school in England. She became more confident while she was away at school.

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At the age of 18, Eleanors grandmother asked her to come back to New York. Eleanor respected her grandmothers wishes and accepted her authority by doing what she asked.

Once back in New York City, Eleanor began helping immigrants learn to read. Immigrants came to New York to find jobs and freedom. They had little money and often lived in unhealthy and unsafe conditions. Eleanor wanted to give them a chance at more opportunities in our country.

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In 1905, Eleanor married Franklin Delano Roosevelt. They both believed in and were committed to helping others.

Women were given the right to vote in 1920. Eleanor joined a group that taught women about voting issues. She also made speeches for womens rights. Public speaking was a fear of Eleanors but, she said, You must do the thing you think you cannot do.

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In 1921, Franklin was diagnosed with Polio. This made it hard for him to walk. Eleanor was determined to keep his dreams alive so she worked hard for him. This forced her to continue to overcome her shyness.

Between 1920 and 1928, Eleanor spent her time attending parties and meetings, giving radio speeches, and writing magazine articles to spread Franklins ideas on America. She became well known.

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Eleanor built a house in Hyde Park in 1925. She named it ValKill. She used it as a quiet place to write and think. She also used it as a meeting place for people who were helping her with projects. She later started a furniture shop there to give jobs to the people who lived nearby. The workers made furniture, metal objects, and clothing.

Franklin was elected president in 1933. Eleanor became the first lady. She was different than the first ladies before her. She referred to herself as plain, ordinary Mrs. Roosevelt. She drove her own car and served hot dogs to the King and Queen of England.

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Because of Franklins Polio, Eleanor traveled around the U.S. for him. She talked to people and found out what Americans needed. She was the eyes and ears of Franklin.

Eleanor wrote a daily newspaper column called, "My Day." She wrote it so that everyone knew what she was thinking and did everyday. She wanted the U.S. citizens to feel like they knew her personally.

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Eleanor learned about problems facing African Americans by talking to leaders such as Mary McLeod Bethune. She learned Marian Anderson, an African American singer, was not allowed to perform at a club because of her race. So, Eleanor arranged for Marian to perform outdoors at the Lincoln Memorial.

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During World War II, Eleanor traveled all over the world to meet the men and women fighting for the United States. She brought back messages to the families of the soldiers who were fighting. People called her "Eleanor Everywhere," because no one knew where she would show up next.

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Franklin died in 1945. Even though Eleanor was deeply saddened by his death, she continued her work of helping others in need; especially in other countries. She wanted to know what they believed in and why. She wanted peace among all.

Eleanor helped to start an organization to keep peace among nations called the United Nations or UN. Eleanor represented the U.S. in the United Nations. She led people from many countries in writing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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When the UN began, it included about 90 countries. Today, there are more 190 countries in the UN. Eleanors beliefs are still carried out through the UN today. There are programs that help children, education, keep peace, and protect our Earth.

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Eleanor has been voted Americas Most Admired Woman several times. Her hard work and dedication to others showed that her true passion in life was helping others. She passed away in 1962. There is a statue in Washington, D.C. honoring her.

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Eleanor Roosevelt Scavenger Hunt

Name:_________________ Date:________________
1. When and where was Eleanor Roosevelt born? 2. Where did Eleanors family send her when she was 15? 3. How did Eleanor show respect for and acceptance of authority?

4. Why did Eleanor teach immigrants to read?

5. Who did Eleanor marry in 1905?

6. What was Eleanor afraid of? How did she overcome her fear?

7. What happened to Eleanors husband in 1921?

8. What did Eleanor do to spread Franklins ideas on America?

9. What were the purposes of Val-Kill?

10. How was Eleanor different than the first ladies before her?

11. Eleanor was known as Franklins __________ and ___________.

12. What was the name of Eleanors newspaper column and why did she write it?

13. How did Eleanor feel about Marian Anderson not being allowed to preform in the club?

14. Why was Eleanor known as Eleanor Everywhere?

15. What did Eleanor want?

16. Why did Eleanor help 17. What beliefs of start the United Nations? Eleanors does the United Nations continue to work for today?

18. Why do you think Eleanor was voted Americas Most Admired Woman several times?