Turkey Gobble Trivia
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which president issued a general proclamation making the 26th of November a national day of thanksgiving?
- A.
Jefferson
- B.
Washington
- C.
Lincoln
Correct Answer
B. WashingtonExplanation
In 1789, President George Washington issued a general proclamation naming November 26 a national day of thanksgiving.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What year did Congrees rule that the fourth Thursday of November would be Thanksgiving and a legal federal holiday?
- A.
1901
- B.
1941
- C.
1952
Correct Answer
B. 1941Explanation
Congress ruled that after 1941 the fourth Thursday of November would be observed as Thanksgiving Day and would be a legal federal holiday.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Thanksgiving is also celebrated in Canada.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Thanksgiving Day in Canada is celebrated in much the same way as in the United States. The first Canadian thanksgiving was celebrated in Newfoundland in 1578.Rate this question:
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- 4.
A male turkey is called a "hen."
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Male turkeys are called toms, and female turkeys are known as hens. Baby turkeys are called poultsRate this question:
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- 5.
Plymouth Colony was the first permanent English settlement in America.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Plymouth Colony was the second permanent English settlement in America.Rate this question:
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