Thanksgiving History

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

• Andrew Johnson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Otto von Bismarck

• Thomas Edison

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 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

Which Native American tribe took part in the first Thanksgiving feast?

• Cherokee

• Iroquois

• Navajo

• Wampanoag

In the US Thanksgiving is traditionally celebrated on the 4th _______ of November.

• Wednesday
• Friday
• Sunday
• Thursday

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Thanksgiving is celebrated only in the United States.

• True 
• False