Thanksgiving History

Who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in the U.S. in 1863?

• Andrew Johnson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Otto von Bismarck

• Thomas Edison

Which was the first U.S. state to officially adopt an annual Thanksgiving holiday?

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• New Jersey

• Maryland

When was the first Thanksgiving dinner in the U.S. held?

• 1482

• 1654

• 1621

• 1873

How long did the first American Thanksgiving celebration last?

• 3 days

• 5 hours

• 1 week

• 1 day

The first thanksgiving meal did not feature pies, cakes or desserts.

• True

• False

What does the U.S. President do every year for Thanksgiving?

• Participates in a turkey trot

• Hunts for turkeys

• "Pardons" a turkey

• Invites the previous president for dinner

What percentage of Americans eat turkey for Thanksgiving?

• 58%

• 77%

• 25%

• 90%

What do Americans traditionally watch on Thanksgiving?

• Game Shows

• Scary Movies

• Football

• Soap Operas

What meat did the Native Americans bring to the first Thanksgiving?

• Duck

• Deer

• Chicken

• Lamb

What food was present at the first Thanksgiving but is rarely eaten at Thanksgiving now?

• Pie

• Mashed Potatoes

• Turkey

• Seafood