Thanksgiving Flashcard

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When did the tradition of Thanksgiving begin?

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1621

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What did the pilgrims celebrate during the first Thanksgiving?

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Successful corn harvest

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Who organized the first Thanksgiving feast?

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Governor William Bradford

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What did the local Wampanoag Indians teach the pilgrims?

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Cultivating corn, extracting sap from maple trees, and catching fish

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When was the first national Thanksgiving Day proclaimed?

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1789

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Who declared that the last Thursday in November should be celebrated as Thanksgiving?

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Abraham Lincoln

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When did Thanksgiving become a regular holiday in the United States?

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1863

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What did President Abraham Lincoln declare during Thanksgiving?

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The importance of expressing gratitude

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Who proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day?

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President George Washington

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When was Thanksgiving celebrated every year in the United States?

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Last Thursday in November