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How Much Do You Know About Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving Trivia

Test your knowledge on the history of this important American (and Canadian) holiday. 

1. What was the name of the ship Pilgrims sailed to America on?
2. What did the Pilgrims name their new settlement?
3. What was the name of the baby boy born on the voyage?
4. What was the name of the native American tribe that assisted the Pilgrims and was part of the first Thanksgiving?
5. What year was the first Thanksgiving feast and how long did it last?
6. The Pilgrims used forks.  True or False
7. What United States President made the first “Thanksgiving Day Proclamation”?

Bonus: What was the name of the magazine editor that started a campaign to make Thanksgiving Day an official national holiday?

Answers are at the bottom.

 

 

 

 

 

Answers:

1. Mayflower  2.Plymouth  3. Oceanus Hopkins  4. Wampanoag  5. 1621, three days  6. False  7. George Washington  Bonus: Sarah Josepha Hale

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Everyone here at Complete Computer Solutions hopes you have a great Thanksgiving!