Thanksgiving: History and Traditions

Where did the first Thanksgiving take place?

• New York

• Plymouth

• Boston

• Philadelphia

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Who were the Pilgrims?

• A group of Native Americans

• A group of settlers from England

• A group of explorers from Spain

• A group of farmers from France

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Which Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims during the first Thanksgiving?

• Cherokee

• Sioux

• Wampanoag

• Apache

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What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?

• 1492

• 1621

• 1776

• 1865

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What is a common Thanksgiving tradition in the United States?

• Decorating a Christmas tree

• Watching fireworks

• Eating a big meal with family

• Going trick-or-treating

What is the main dish traditionally served at Thanksgiving dinner?

• Ham

• Chicken

• Turkey

• Beef

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What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?

• Santa Maria

• Mayflower

• Titanic

• Nina

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Which U.S. President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What is a popular activity that many people do on Thanksgiving Day?

• Go swimming

• Watch a parade

• Plant a garden

• Go skiing

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What is the name of the Native American leader who helped the Pilgrims?

• Sitting Bull

• Squanto

• Geronimo

• Crazy Horse

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