Exploring the History and Traditions of Thanksgiving

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in North America?

• Third Thursday in November

• Second Thursday in November

• First Thursday in November

• Fourth Thursday in November

Why did the Pilgrims come to America?

• To escape religious persecution

• To trade with Native Americans

• To find gold

• To explore new lands

What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims arrived on?

• Santa Maria

• Pinta

• Mayflower

• Nina

Who was the Native American that helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter?

• Squanto

• Pocahontas

• Sitting Bull

• Massasoit

What did the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag share during the first Thanksgiving?

• A feast that lasted one day

• A feast that lasted two days

• A feast that lasted three days

• A feast that lasted four days

Who campaigned to make Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1827?

• Sarah Josepha Hale

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• George Washington

Which President designated the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What is a traditional dish served during Thanksgiving?

• Turkey

• Lasagna

• Tacos

• Sushi

What is the main focus of Thanksgiving celebrations today?

• Going to the beach

• Practicing gratitude and helping others

• Watching fireworks

• Exchanging gifts

What should we remember about the history of Thanksgiving?

• Only the positive interactions

• The food served at the first feast

• The Pilgrims' journey

• The negative experiences of Native Americans