Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Quiz

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for starting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924?

To celebrate the end of World War I

To introduce Santa Claus to New York City

To allow immigrants to participate in American holidays

To promote Macy's Department Store

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which character was the first large balloon introduced in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Donald Duck

Snoopy

Felix the Cat

Mickey Mouse

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature did the parade balloons have when they were first introduced?

They were filled with helium

They were made of metal

They were released into the air with address labels

They were shaped like famous landmarks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade canceled during the early 1940s?

Due to a lack of funding

Because of World War II

To renovate the parade route

Due to a shortage of performers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first broadcast on television?

1945

1939

1948

1950

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