Thanksgiving History

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Who proclaimed Thanksgiving as a national holiday?

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Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving as a national holiday in November.

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What was the main reason for the Pilgrims' second Thanksgiving celebration in 1623?

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The main reason was the end of a drought.

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What was the original purpose of Thanksgiving according to the Pilgrims?

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To celebrate a successful harvest.

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Which state was the first to officially adopt an annual Thanksgiving holiday?

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New York was the first state to officially adopt an annual Thanksgiving holiday.

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Which teams participated in the first Thanksgiving football game?

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Yale vs. Princeton participated in the first Thanksgiving football game.

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What year did Abraham Lincoln declare Thanksgiving a national holiday?

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Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.

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What did the Pilgrims celebrate during their first Thanksgiving in 1621?

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The Pilgrims celebrated their first successful harvest.

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What is the significance of the Mayflower in Thanksgiving history?

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The Mayflower was the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America.

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What role did Native Americans play in the first Thanksgiving?

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Native Americans helped the Pilgrims survive by teaching them how to grow crops.

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What food is commonly associated with Thanksgiving celebrations?

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Turkey is commonly associated with Thanksgiving celebrations.