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Why were there no desserts, such as pies or cakes, at the first Thanksgiving?
The sugar the Pilgrims brought over on the Mayflower.
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Name three popular activities to do on Thanksgiving.
Popular activities include: volunteering, food drives, eating turkey, hosting food drives and parades.
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What was the reason for the second Thanksgiving?
They were celebrating the end of a long drought.
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What do some Native Americans dislike about Thanksgiving.
They dislike that schools do not teach about the problems between the Pilgrims and Native Americans.
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What percentage of Thanksgiving travel is done by car?
91% of Thanksgiving travel is done by car.
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What event was the reason for Pilgrims celebrating the "First Thanksgiving"?
The first successful corn harvest.
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What percentage of Americans eat turkey at Thanksgiving dinner?
90% of Americans eat turkey.
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Why did George Washington call for a Thanksgiving celebration in 1789?
He called for a Thanksgiving to celebrate the United States becoming a country.
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Where do Native Americans gather to protests Thanksgiving?
They protest at Cole's Hill.
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How many people traveled by plane for Thanksgiving in 2010?
24 million people traveled by plane for Thanksgiving in 2010.
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Why was Squanto so important to the Pilgrims surival?
He spoke English and was able to teach the Pilgrims how to grow corn, fish and avoid poisonous plants.
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What are three things you might see if you watch the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade?
You might see marching bands, giant floats, celebrities or balloons of famous cartoons.
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Which state was the first to official adopt a Thanksgiving holiday?
The first state to make Thanksgiving official was New York.
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Why is Cole's Hill an important place for Native Americans to protest?
It is important because it overlooks Plymouth Rock, the place where the Pilgrims first arrived.
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What are the five busiest airports during Thanksgiving?
The 5 busiest airports are O'Hare, LA, Logan International, LaGuardia and San Francisco.
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What month did the Pilgrims arrive in Plymouth?
Decemeber
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The text says that each year the President "pardons" a turkey. Based on evidence in the text, what can you infer pardon means?
Pardon means to forgive and set free.
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What made Abraham Lincoln declare Thanksgiving a national holiday?
He wanted the country to have a day of peace and rest during the horrible war.
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Why are people unsure about when the first Thanksgiving really was?
There is evidence that the Spanish and British had days of thanks before the Pilgrims.
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How much turkey did the average American eat in 2009?
The average American ate 13.3 pounds of turkey.
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Approximately how many Pilgrims survived to see their first spring in the New World?
Since 102 passengers left England and only about half survived until spring, about 51 Pilgrims saw their first spring in the New World.
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How does Thanksgiving today differ from the Pilgrims' Thanksgiving?
In the past, Thanksgiving was a very religious holiday but now it is more about spending time with friends and family.
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Why did President Roosevelt move Thanksgiving's date in 1939?
He moved Thanksgiving to give people more time to shop before Christmas.
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The heading of this section is "Thanksgiving Controversies," based on what this sections describes, what does the word "controversy" mean?
Controversy means a disagreement or differing opinions,
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What is Tryptophan?
Tryptophan is an amino acid found in turkey that people falsely believe makes them sleepy.