Native American History
True or False "Schuykill" is a Native American name?
False
In 2020, this football team changed their name from the previous moniker the "Redskins" because of its derogatory history
Who are the Commanders?
Whether mashed, roasted, white or sweet this food item was not part of the Thanksgiving meal until much later years
What is potatoes?
He declared the first holiday in 1863
Who is President Abraham Lincoln?
During the first Thanksgiving this group likely outnumbered more than two to one in attendance
Who were the Native Americans?
This game was first professionally played November 25, 1920
What is the first professional Thanksgiving football game?
For this traditional berry Thanksgiving side dish, its drooping pink blossoms in the spring reminded them of a crane
What are Cranberries?
"A much more respectable Bird" was his beliefs when compared to the Bald Eagle to represent the United States
who is Ben Franklin?
An unplanned 1621 harvest meal gathering between the English and Native Americans
When was the first Thanksgiving?
There is a professional football game played every year since the NFL took up the tradition except during which time period?
What is World War II (1939-1944)?
You can sop it in gravy and it's a sweet cornmeal side that complents all other traditional foods
What is cornbread?
Holiday that extends the cheer until the next day where people may start to stand in lines the evening of thanksgiving until the next morning.
What is Black Friday?
This day is recognized as the National Day of Mourning by the Native American Community to reflect on the negative impact of Europeans arrival.
What is thanksgiving?
TRUE OR FALSE. During the pandemic, there was a Thanksgiving football game.
TRUE.
In 2020, the NFL had 3 games scheduled for Thanksgiving, but the Ravens-Steelers night game was postponed due to COVID-related issues. The game was eventually played on a different day. However, in 2021, all three Thanksgiving games proceeded as planned.
This thanksgiving food contains the essential amino acid L-tryptophan which is credited with making people sleepy after Thanksgiving meal.
What is turkey?
A thanksgiving gathering exclusive to nonfamily members
What is friendsgiving?
Significance of the Wampanoag to the Pilgrims?
What is the first Native American tribe the Pilgrims encountered?
This team has a tradition to play on Thanksgiving and has the most wins and losses during a Thanksgiving game
Who is the Detroit Lions? (wins-33 , losses-38)
the other meats that were part of early Thanksgiving feast besides turkey
What are Lobster, bass, clams, deer and oysters?
Before Macy's, this Philadelphia department store had sponsored the first parade in 1920 in Philadelphia.
What is Gimbel’s department store?