Exploring Thanksgiving: Themes and History

Which of the following themes is most commonly associated with Thanksgiving?

• Independence

• Gratitude

• Revolution

• Exploration

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What year is traditionally considered the first Thanksgiving celebration in America?

• 1492

• 1607

• 1621

• 1776

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Which group of people celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?

• Cherokee

• Iroquois

• Wampanoag

• Sioux

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Thanksgiving is celebrated on which day in the United States?

• November 1st

• The first Thursday of November

• The fourth Thursday of November

• The last Friday of November

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

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What is a common theme in Thanksgiving celebrations that involves sharing and community?

• Isolation

• Competition

• Cooperation

• Secrecy

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Which of the following foods is traditionally NOT associated with Thanksgiving dinner?

• Turkey

• Cranberry sauce

• Sushi

• Pumpkin pie

What was the primary reason the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving?

• To celebrate a military victory

• To give thanks for a successful harvest

• To mark the beginning of a new year

• To establish a new government

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Which of the following is a modern Thanksgiving tradition in the United States?

• Easter egg hunts

• Fireworks displays

• Watching football games

• Trick-or-treating

Which historical document is associated with the Pilgrims' journey to America?

• The Magna Carta

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

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