Thanksgiving History Quiz

When did the tradition of Thanksgiving begin?

• 1621

• 1789

• 1863

• 1776

How long did the first thanksgiving last?

• 2 days

• 1 day

• 3 days

• a week

What did the Wampanoag Indians teach the pilgrims?

• How to cultivate corn

• How to hunt

• How to catch fish in the rivers

• How they dance

Who proclaimed Thanksgiving as a national holiday?

• George Washington

• William Bradford

• John Adams

• Abraham Lincoln

In which year did Thanksgiving become a holiday in the United States?

• 1789

• 1621

• 1865

• 1863

What did the Mayflower carry (transporter) to America from England?

• 102 passengers seeking (à la recherche) religious freedom

• Pumpkin and squash

• Two cats and a rat

• None of the above

What did President Roosevelt declare about Thanksgiving in the United States?

• It should be celebrated on the first Thursday in November

• It should be celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November

• It should be celebrated on the second Thursday in November

What was the goal of the feast that became known as Thanksgiving in 1623?

• To honor the first president of the USA

• To express gratitude for the successful corn harvest

• To celebrate the end of the war of independence

What was the name of the Native who helped the pilgrims?

• Thomas

• Squanto

• Santos

• Santa

What was the name of the ship on which the pigrims were?

• Mayflower

• June Flow

• May flow

• Mightfloor