Native Americans
How many Native American tribes are there within the United States?
574 : There are currently 574 federally recognized Native American tribes, and there are about 326 federal Indian reservations. About 22 percent of Native American people live on tribal lands
In what year did the Pilgrims arrive in America?
1620
How Many days did the first Thanksgiving celebrations last?
3 days
What is the zodiac sign for people born between October 23 and November 21?
Scorpio
What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it
Brining
True or False: Native Americans spoke as many as 500 languages prior to colonization of the Americas.
True
What did the Speedwell do?
The Speedwell was to have accompanied the Mayflower to America, but it leaked too badly and could not make the trip.
In what year was the first nationwide Thanksgiving celebrated?
1777
What is the zodiac sign for people born between November 22 and December 21?
Sagitarius
On average, how many questions does the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line field from callers during the holiday season?
100,000
When was the first newspaper in Native American language published?
1828
How many Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth?
102
Who was the first U.S. President to declare a national day of Thanksgiving?
George Washington
What name is given to the day following Thanksgiving, known for shopping deals?
Black Friday
In 2023, which state raised the most turkeys?
Minnesota
When were Native Americans granted citizenship?
1924
How many babies were born during the voyage of the Mayflower?
1
Local Native Americans from which tribe were invited to the Pilgrims Thanksgiving celebration?
Wampanoag
What gemstone represents November births?
Topaz
What temperature should a turkey be cooked to for safe eating?
165 °F
True or False: The Navajo Nation has the largest tribal land in the United States.
True
Where did the Separatists live when they decided to go to America?
Leydon, Holland
What woman writer is credited with persuading President Lincoln in 1863 to make Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Sarah Josepha Hale
Which war ended on November 11, 1918?
World War 1
Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey?
George HW Bush