The History of The First Thanksgiving Day

When is Thanksgiving Day celebrated in America?

• The first Thursday of November

• • The second Thursday of November

• • The fourth Thursday of November

• The last Thursday of November

What year did the Pilgrims arrive in the New World?

• • 1600

• • 1620

• 1630

• • 1640

What was the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America?

• • The Mayflower

• • The Santa Maria

• The Discovery

• • The Nina

What challenges did the Pilgrims face during their first winter in America?

• Harsh weather and starvation

• • Poor food storage

• • Conflicts with Native Americans

• Lack of farming tools

What was the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 celebrated for?

• • To mark the end of a war

• • To thank the Native Americans

• • To give thanks for the harvest

• • To celebrate the Pilgrims' survival

How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?

• • One day

• • Two days

• • Three days

• • A week

Which food is commonly associated with Thanksgiving, although historians are not sure it was eaten at the first feast?

• • Pumpkin pie

• • Turkey

• • Cornbread

• Cranberries

What tradition was started with President Lincoln during Thanksgiving?

• The national day of prayer

• • The presidential pardon of the turkey

• The Thanksgiving parade

• • The Thanksgiving Day football game

1. What is one way people celebrate Thanksgiving today?

• • By holding a public feast

• • By giving gifts

• • By playing games in the streets

• • By sending messages to relatives and friends

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