Thanksgiving Trivia

In what year was the first Thanksgiving celebration held?

• 1587

• 1608

• 1621

• 1635

What is a female turkey called?

• A rooster

• A cuckoo

• A chick

• A hen

What is a male turkey called?

• a Harry

• a Clark

• a Tom

• An 8th grader

The Pilgrims intended to land near what major river?

• The James River

• The Delaware River

• The Hudson River

• The Mississippi River

Which American argued to make the turkey the national symbol rather than the bald eagle?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

Which state produces the most turkeys annually?

• Kansas

• Ohio

• Arkansas

• Minnesota

Which item was not on the first Thanksgiving menu?

• Goose

• Corn

• Cranberry Sauce

• Venison

What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims traveled on to reach America?

• The Half Moon

• The Santa Maria

• The Mayflower

• The Love Boat

What country in Europe did the Pilgrims move to before coming to America?

• France

• Netherlands

• Belgium

• Sweden

Which president proclaimed that Thanksigiving should be held each year on the last Thursday of November?

• Martin Van Buren

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Teddy Roosevelt