Thanksgiving Flashcard

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Who are considered the iconic inspiration for today's Thanksgiving feast?

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The pilgrims of Plymouth Massachusetts

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What did the colonists and wogs likely dine on during the 1621 Harvest meal? Options: Corn, codfish, and lobster, Roast goose, Turkey and corn, Turkey

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Roast goose

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What were the New England days of Thanksgiving descended from?

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Puritan days of fasting, prayer, and giving thanks to God

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When did the Continental Congress decree that all 13 colonies celebrate a national day of Thanksgiving?

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1777

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Who played a significant role in establishing a national Thanksgiving day?

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Sarah Josephia Hail

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When did Abraham Lincoln declare the last Thursday of November to be Thanksgiving Day?

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1863

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What was the purpose of the National Football League's formation in the 1920s?

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To boost attendance at Thanksgiving Day games

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When did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade begin?

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1924

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What is the main focus of Thanksgiving?

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Family

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What does Thanksgiving provide us with?

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A day to reconnect with loved ones, A day to take a collective breath, A day to remember how much we have to be thankful for.