Religious Persecution
What was the name of the Separatists who came to The New World and landed in Massachusetts?
Pilgrims
What is the new "online" version of Black Friday called?
Cyber Monday
In which year did the Pilgrims sail from England to America aboard the Mayflower?
1620
Which Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter in America by teaching them essential farming techniques?
The Wampanoag tribe
What was the main reason for the Pilgrims to hold their first feast with the Wampanoag tribe in 1621?
To celebrate their successful harvest and give thanks for the help they received from the Native Americans.
What was the name of the church court that challenged / found heretics?
Inquisition
Which popular retail chain is credited with starting the tradition of offering massive discounts on the day after Thanksgiving in the 1950s?
Macy's
What was the main reason the Pilgrims left England and later Holland before making the voyage to America?
They were seeking religious freedom and were being persecuted for their Puritan beliefs in England.
Who was the Wampanoag leader who formed an alliance with the Pilgrims and helped them during their early years in Plymouth?
Massasoit
What month and day is Thanksgiving traditionally celebrated in the United States?
The fourth Thursday in November
Which group was persecuted and targeted during the 1930s and 1940s in Germany?
Jews
Which country has the largest "Black Friday" shopping event that surpasses the sales of ours in America?
China
What was the name of the first settlement founded by the Pilgrims in America?
Plymouth Colony
In what year did the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe hold the first Thanksgiving feast?
1621
Which U.S. president officially proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863 during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the name of the wars between Christians and Muslims in the 11th century?
The Crusades
What is the name for the commonly referred to economic law dictating the sales relationship between consumers and retailers? This law is central to the economic basis behind Black Friday!
Supply and Demand
What was the name of the compact signed by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower to establish a government for their new colony?
The Mayflower Compact
Which European disease caused by contact with settlers led to significant depopulation among Native American tribes, including the Wampanoag, before the Pilgrims arrived?
Smallpox
Before it was moved to November, Thanksgiving was celebrated in which month during the early 19th century in the United States?
October
What does religious persecution have to do with Thanksgiving?
Groups that were religiously persecuted came to the American colonies to find a better life, leading to an interaction with the Natives which eventually became known as Thanksgiving.
Which Asian country’s retailers faced logistical challenges with Black Friday due to a lack of advanced infrastructure for e-commerce, making it harder to offer widespread online deals?
India
The Pilgrims didn't actually land at Plymouth Rock. In which Massachusetts town did they land?
Provincetown
What was the name of the Native American who served as an interpreter and played a key role in establishing communication between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag?
Squanto
Which popular Thanksgiving dish, often served in casserole form, became a staple of Thanksgiving dinners in the 1950s, after the invention of canned goods?
Green Bean Casserole