Thanksgiving
Name 2 foods that were present at the first Thanksgiving
Lobster, venison, waterfowl, clams, berries, fruit, pumpkin, squash
Christopher Columbus began sailing to America with 103 people. How many survived and arrived in America?
103.
1 person died, but a baby was born on the way to America.
What animal has different types known as brown, black, and grizzly?
Bears
What year was America founded?
1776
How many different types of turkey are there in America
6
What year did the first Thanksgiving happen? (closest wins)
1621
Christopher Columbus was Italian but what Spanish speaking country did he sail for?
Spain
A tornado that occurs over water is called a what? (hint: its also a ride in Coney Island)
Cyclone
How many original colonies were there?
13
What odd addition did pilgrims have on their hats?
buckle
How many ships arrived in the new world originally?
3, Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria
Virginia
What place is the hottest spot in the world?
Death Valley, California
Who did America fight in the Revolutionary War?
Where was the first Thanksgiving?
Plymouth
What year did Columbus sail the ocean blue and find America?
1492
Every year before Thanksgiving the United States President traditionally pardons what animal?
Turkey
What state suffers from droughts and earthquakes? (hint: it also has the most people)
California
What day is America's Independence Day?
July 4
What NFL teams always plays on Thanksgiving?
Cowboys
Who was already in America when Columbus arrived?
Native Americans
Who created the holiday of Thanksgiving? (hint: he also freed the slaves, what a guy!)
Abe Lincoln
The Golden Gate Bridge is in the bay of what city?
San Francisco
America currently has how many states?
50
What is Mike's favorite side dish?
Mashed Potatoes