Exploring Thanksgiving Geography

Which year is traditionally recognized as the first Thanksgiving celebration in the United States?

• 1492

• 1621

• 1776

• 1863

Which U.S. President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

In which state is the city of Plymouth, where the first Thanksgiving is believed to have taken place?

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Pennsylvania

Which state is known for producing the most cranberries, a staple of Thanksgiving meals?

• California

• Wisconsin

• Massachusetts

• New Jersey

What is the main ingredient in the traditional Thanksgiving dish, pumpkin pie?

• Sweet potatoes

• Squash

• Pumpkin

• Carrots

Which state is famous for its Thanksgiving Day parade that features giant balloons and floats?

• Florida

• Texas

• New York

• Illinois

Which Native American tribe is known to have celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?

• Cherokee

• Sioux

• Wampanoag

• Apache

Which state is the largest producer of turkeys in the United States?

• Minnesota

• Arkansas

• North Carolina

• Missouri

What is the name of the Friday following Thanksgiving, known for shopping deals and sales?

• Cyber Monday

• Black Friday

• Small Business Saturday

• Giving Tuesday

Which dish is traditionally served as a stuffing for Thanksgiving turkey?

• Mashed potatoes

• Cornbread

• Bread stuffing

• Green beans