Thanksgiving History Quiz

What is the primary purpose of Thanksgiving as described in the video?

• To honor the end of the year

• To give thanks for what we have

• To commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• To celebrate the arrival of spring

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

• Nina

• Mayflower

• Pinta

• Santa Maria

Which Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims survive their first year?

• Cherokee

• Wampanoag

• Sioux

• Apache

In what year did President Abraham Lincoln declare Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• 1920

• 1863

• 1776

• 1945

Which of the following is a modern-day Thanksgiving tradition mentioned in the video?

• Lighting fireworks

• Exchanging gifts

• Watching football on TV

• Singing carols