American History
Name the first U.S. President.
George Washington
What day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated?
Thursday
What is the name of the ship that carried the pilgrims to North America?
The Mayflower
What is the name of the 1990s movie featuring Charlie Sheen as a Cleveland Indian?
Major League
Which turkeys gobble? Male or Female?
Male
How many colonies flourished on the Eastern seaboard?
13
What wasn't part of the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade?
Balloons
What town did the Pilgrims leave from and land in Massachusettes?
Plymouth
Which month is dedicated as Native American Heritage month?
November
What food did the Colonists and Indians NOT have at the first Thanksgiving?
Turkey
Which President recognized Thanksgiving as a Federal holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What professional sports team has played on Thanksgiving day since 1934?
Detroit Lions
Why did the pilgrims leave England?
To escape religious persecution
What is the largest Native American tribe today? Navajo, Blackfeet, Cherokee, Apache
Cherokee
What is the only fruit that has seeds on the outer skin?
Strawberries
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
Three
What other country celebrates Thanksgiving?
Canada
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123
In what decade were Native Americans granted American citizenship? 1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s
1920s - 1924
French fries originated from which Country?
Belgium
What acquisition of land from France happened in 1803 and doubled the size of the country?
The Louisiana Purchase
Who was the first video game character featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade?
Sonic the Hedgehog
What is the name of the original ship that was supposed to take the Pilgrims to North America?
The Speedwell
What percentage of Americans identify themselves as Native American? 1% 2% 5% 8%
2%
What was the first food consumed in space?
Applesauce