Thanksgiving History
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who proclaimed Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Back
Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving as a national holiday in November.
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CCSS.RI.5.5
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CCSS.RI.7.5
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CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the main reason for the Pilgrims' second Thanksgiving celebration in 1623?
Back
The main reason was the end of a drought.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the original purpose of Thanksgiving according to the Pilgrims?
Back
To celebrate a successful harvest.
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which state was the first to officially adopt an annual Thanksgiving holiday?
Back
New York was the first state to officially adopt an annual Thanksgiving holiday.
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which teams participated in the first Thanksgiving football game?
Back
Yale vs. Princeton participated in the first Thanksgiving football game.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What year did Abraham Lincoln declare Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Back
Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What did the Pilgrims celebrate during their first Thanksgiving in 1621?
Back
The Pilgrims celebrated their first successful harvest.
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
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