The Story of Thanksgiving
In 1620, a group of Pilgrims sailed from England on a ship called the Mayflower. They faced a harsh winter, with many of them falling ill. Luckily, the Native Americans taught them how to grow crops. To celebrate their successful harvest, the Pilgrims invited the Native Americans for a feast. This was the first Thanksgiving. Did you know that every year the President of the United States pardons a turkey? And guess what? It gets to live its life in peace! It was President Abraham Lincoln who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863. Ever since, we have been celebrating Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November.
Question 1
Who taught the Pilgrims how to grow crops?
The Spanish
The English
The Native Americans
Explanation. The Native Americans taught the Pilgrims how to grow crops to survive harsh winters.
The Dutch
The French
Question 2
What ship did the Pilgrims sail on from England?
The Titanic
The Mayflower
Explanation. The Pilgrims sailed from England on a ship called the Mayflower in 1620.
The Santa Maria
The HMS Endeavour
The Queen Mary
Question 3
What does 'pardons a turkey' mean in this context?
Forgives a person
Kills a turkey
Saves a turkey's life
Explanation. In the context of the President's Thanksgiving tradition, 'pardons a turkey' means he spares a turkey's life.
Eats a turkey
Buys a turkey
Question 4
On which day do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
Fourth Wednesday of November
Fourth Thursday of November
Explanation. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
First Thursday of November
Last Thursday of November
Third Thursday of November
Question 5
Who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
President George Washington
President John F. Kennedy
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
President Abraham Lincoln
Explanation. President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
President Thomas Jefferson
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