Thanksgiving History Quiz

Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Why did the Pilgrims leave the Netherlands?

• They were seeking gold and riches.

• They were persecuted for their beliefs.

• They wanted to preserve their English culture.

• They were invited by Native Americans.

What was the name of the ship that failed to accompany the Mayflower?

• Discovery

• Endeavour

• Speedwell

• Santa Maria

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To establish a self-governing colony

• To declare independence from England

• To outline trade agreements

• To form an alliance with Native Americans

What challenges did the Pilgrims face during their first winter?

• Severe weather and lack of food

• Shipwrecks and piracy

• Attacks from Native Americans

• Conflicts with other settlers

Who was Squanto and what role did he play?

• A Pilgrim leader who drafted the Mayflower Compact

• A Native American who helped the Pilgrims survive

• A Dutch merchant who traded with the Pilgrims

• A sailor who guided the Mayflower

What was the main reason for the first Thanksgiving celebration?

• To celebrate a successful harvest

• To sign a peace treaty with Native Americans

• To commemorate the Mayflower's journey

• To establish a new holiday

Which Native American tribe attended the first Thanksgiving?

• Wampanoag

• Sioux

• Iroquois

• Cherokee

What food was likely NOT present at the first Thanksgiving?

• Turkey

• Deer

• Pumpkin pie

• Corn

How is the first Thanksgiving remembered in modern celebrations?

• As a political event

• As a religious ceremony

• As a model of cooperation

• As a time of conflict