History of Thanksgiving

Which year is considered to be the first Thanksgiving?

• 1776

• 1621

• 1492

• 1620

Where did the first Thanksgiving take place?

• Plymouth, Massachusetts

• Washington, D.C.

• New York City, New York

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Who organized the first Thanksgiving feast?

• Colonists

• Mayflower

• Native Americans

• Pilgrims

What was the duration of the first Thanksgiving feast?

• The first Thanksgiving feast lasted for one month.

• The first Thanksgiving feast lasted for one week.

• The duration of the first Thanksgiving feast is not known.

• The first Thanksgiving feast lasted for one day.

Which food item was not present at the first Thanksgiving feast?

• Turkey

• Corn

• Cranberries

• Potatoes

Who was the leader of the Pilgrims during the first Thanksgiving?

• John Smith

• Christopher Columbus

• George Washington

• William Bradford

Which Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims during the first Thanksgiving?

• Wampanoag

• Iroquois

• Apache

• Cherokee

What was the purpose of the first Thanksgiving feast?

• To welcome the Pilgrims to the New World.

• To celebrate and give thanks for the successful harvest.

• To commemorate the end of the American Revolution.

• To honor the Native American tribes.

Which U.S. President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• John F. Kennedy

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

What year was Thanksgiving declared a national holiday?

• 1863

• 1901

• 1820

• 1776