Thanksgiving History Quiz

What did the colonists and Wampanoag tribe likely dine on during the 1621 Harvest meal?

• Duck

• Roast Goose

• Turkey

• Chicken

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

• 1780

• 1776

• 1783

• 1777

Who played a key role in establishing a national Thanksgiving day in the United States?

• Continental Congress

• Plymouth Pilgrims

• Sarah Josepha Hale

• Abraham Lincoln

What was the purpose of the National Football League's Thanksgiving Day game?

• To honor the Wampanoag tribe

• To boost attendance

• To celebrate the harvest

• To promote turkey sales

In what year did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade begin?

• 1922

• 1920

• 1924

• 1926

What was the main reason for President Abraham Lincoln declaring the last Thursday of November to be Thanksgiving Day in 1863?

• To boost the economy

• To unite the nation

• To celebrate the end of the Civil War

• To honor the Wampanoag tribe