Exploring Thanksgiving's Rich History

Many Americans watch NFL ____________ on Thanksgiving.

• Basketball

• Baseball

• Soccer

• Football

 Which President was the first to establish Thanksgiving as a legal national holiday to be held the 4th  Thursday in November?

• Bill Clinton

• Abe Lincoln 

• Benjamin Franklin

• Franklin Roosevelt 

Who were the Pilgrims?

• A group of Native Americans who lived in the northeastern United States

• English settlers who established the Plymouth Colony in 1620

• Spanish explorers who traveled to the New World

• French traders who settled in Canada

Which Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter in the New World?

• Cherokee

• Iroquois

• Wampanoag

• Sioux

What is the significance of the first Thanksgiving in 1621?

• It marked the first successful harvest of the Pilgrims

• It was the first time the Pilgrims celebrated Christmas

• It was a peace treaty signing between the Pilgrims and Native Americans

• It was the first time the Pilgrims built permanent homes

Which of the following is a traditional Thanksgiving dish in America?

• Sushi

• Tacos

• Turkey

• Pizza

What is the name of the parade that takes place in New York City every Thanksgiving?

• The Thanksgiving Day Parade

• The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

• The New York Thanksgiving Parade

• The American Thanksgiving Parade

Which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in the United States?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What year did Abraham Lincoln declare Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• 1776

• 1863

• 1920

• 1941

Which of the following was NOT likely part of the first Thanksgiving meal?

• Venison

• Cranberry sauce

• Corn

• Pumpkin pie