The document is a quiz about the history of Thanksgiving in the United States. It contains multiple choice questions about when and where the Pilgrims first arrived in America, details of their voyage on the Mayflower, facts about the first Thanksgiving such as what year it was celebrated and that Native Americans were invited, and information about the establishment of Thanksgiving as a national holiday by Abraham Lincoln.

1. Thanksgiving Day
quiz

2. Thanksgiving History
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When did pilgrims go to America?
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16.09.1620
16.11.1620
16.12.1620
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3. Thanksgiving History
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What was the name of the ship?
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“Mayday”
“Mayflour”
“Mayflower”
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4. Thanksgiving History
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How many colonists were there on board a
ship?
52
100
102

5. Thanksgiving History
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What was the name of the place they settled?
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Provincetown
Plymouth
New York
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6. Thanksgiving History
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How many colonists survived after the first
winter?
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50
52
102
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7. Thanksgiving History
1.What year was the first Thanksgiving
celebrated?
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1621
1744
1849

8. Thanksgiving History
3. Were Indians invited to the Pilgrim's first
feast?
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Yes
No

9. Thanksgiving History
2. The first Thanksgiving lasted for three days!
What didn't the Pilgrims eat?
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Pumpkin pie
Turkey
Sweets

10. Thanksgiving History
4. The potato is America's most beloved veggie.
Why didn't the Pilgrims whip up some
mashed potatoes for their big dinner?
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Many Pilgrims were allergic to spuds
Potatoes were thought to be poisonous
Potatoes weren't eaten in the U.S. until the
early 1800s

11. Thanksgiving History
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Who made Thanksgiving the national holiday?
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George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
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12. Thanksgiving History
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Who proposed to celebrate Thanksgiving on
the 26 of November?
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Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
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13. Thanksgiving History
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Who proposed to celebrate Thanksgiving on
the 4th Thursday of November?
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Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
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14. Thanksgiving History
5. Which U.S. president scoffed at the idea of a
national holiday in honour of the first
Thanksgiving?
 George Washington
 Thomas Jefferson
 Abraham Lincoln

15. Thanksgiving Day
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What do Americans cook for the Thanksgiving
dinner nowadays?
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turkey
pumpkin pie
bread
vegetables
pudding with berries
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16. Thanksgiving Day