Thanksgiving Trivia

Where did the pilgrims first land?

• Boston

• New York

• Plymouth

• Washington

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What was the name of the ship, which carried the pilgrims?

• The Pinta

• The Juneflower

• The Mayflower

• The Santa Maria

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How many passengers were onboard?

• 117

• 102

• 74

• 28

How many days were the pilgrims aboard the Mayflower?

• 93

• 74

• 66

• 220

During which month is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?

• September

• October

• November

• December

Who declared Thanksgiving to be a national holiday on the 4th Thursday of November?

• Woodrow Wilson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

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Which of these popular Thanksgiving foods was not on the table in 1621?

• Corn

• Pumpkin Pie

• Yams

• Turkey

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What is the most popular Thanksgiving pie in America?

• Apple

• Lemon Meringue

• Pecan

• Pumpkin

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Which founding father wanted the turkey to be our national bird?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Alexander Hamilton
• Ben Franklin

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This state grows the most cranberries.

• New York
• Alabama
• Arizona
• Wisconsin