Thanksgiving history
Where did the first Thanksgiving take place? (city & state)
Plymouth, Massachusetts
How many English settlers where on the Mayflower?
102
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
a Fruit
In 1863, what U.S. president decided that Thanksgiving would be observed on the last Thursday in November?
Abraham Lincoln
Who already lived in this region, and how did the settlers impact their lives?
The Wampanoag Tribe or People of the First Light
How many days did it take for the Mayflower to sail to the "New Land"?
66
Did the pilgrims eat turkey at the first Thanksgiving?
They ate venison, not turkey
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space
The potato
Why did the Wampanoag and settlers have a feast?
The colonists wanted to celebrated the good harvest where the Wampanoag had helped them.
When did Americans begin celebrating ‘Thanksgiving Day’?(year)
1789
Which is the most popular day to shop during Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
What is an adult female turkey called?
A hen
Why did the English settlers come to Plymouth in the first place?
The English settlers were religious separatists and they were looking for freedom.
How many of the Mayflower passengers survived?
50
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
What notable Native American served as an interpreter between the Pilgrims and Native Americans?
Squanto
True or false: Pilgrim Monument is located at Plymouth Rock.
False. The Pilgrim Monument is located in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
When did the Mayflower officially depart England for America?
September 6, 1620
What was the first official act of legislation by the Pilgrims?
The Mayflower Compact
What is an adult male turkey called?
A tom