A Quiz on The History Of Black Friday

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Black Friday is an annual event organised in USA to mark a shopping holiday and shopping spree. The day after Thanksgiving marks an unofficial start of the shopping holiday. It marks an holiday before Christmas making it a step stone to Christmas holiday because it is the next major holiday after the Thanksgiving. Do you think you are cognizant with the history of black Friday? Take our quiz to find out.

Questions and Answers

1.

What year led to a controversy on the Thanksgiving day’s relationship to Christmas?
- A.
  
  1930
- B.
  
  1931
- C.
  
  1932
- D.
  
  1933
Correct Answer
A. 1930

Explanation
In 1930, a controversy arose regarding the relationship between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. This suggests that something significant happened during that year that sparked a debate or disagreement about how these two holidays are connected. Unfortunately, without further information, it is unclear what specifically caused the controversy.

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2.

What year did the president issue a declaration on the exact Thursday to mark Thanksgiving?
- A.
  
  1936
- B.
  
  1937
- C.
  
  1938
- D.
  
  1939
Correct Answer
D. 1939

Explanation
In 1939, the president issued a declaration to mark Thanksgiving on the exact Thursday. This suggests that prior to 1939, the date of Thanksgiving was not fixed and varied from year to year. The declaration in 1939 established the tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November, which has been followed ever since.

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3.

Who was the president as at that time?
- A.
  
  Franklin D. Roosevelt
- B.
  
  Franklin S. Chambers
- C.
  
  Franklin C. Rice
- D.
  
  Franklin J. Wayne
Correct Answer
A. Franklin D. Roosevelt

Explanation
Franklin D. Roosevelt was the president at that time.

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4.

What Thursday was then proclaimed to be the day of Thanksgiving from that time?
- A.
  
  2nd
- B.
  
  3rd
- C.
  
  4th
- D.
  
  5th
Correct Answer
C. 4th

Explanation
The question is asking which Thursday was proclaimed to be the day of Thanksgiving. The answer is the 4th Thursday. This means that Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year.

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5.

What Thursday use to be the day of Thanksgiving before the proclamation?
- A.
  
  1st
- B.
  
  2nd
- C.
  
  3rd
- D.
  
  Last
Correct Answer
D. Last
6.

What was the new date started to be referred as?
- A.
  
  Franksgiving
- B.
  
  Thanksgiving
- C.
  
  Christmas pre
- D.
  
  Holiday
Correct Answer
A. Franksgiving

Explanation
Franksgiving refers to the new date that Thanksgiving started to be referred to during the time when President Franklin D. Roosevelt changed the traditional date of Thanksgiving. In 1939, Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving one week earlier to boost the economy during the Great Depression. This change caused controversy and criticism, with many people referring to the new date as Franksgiving.

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7.

What year did amazon hold a prime event promising better deals than black Friday?
- A.
  
  2014
- B.
  
  2015
- C.
  
  2016
- D.
  
  2017
Correct Answer
B. 2015

Explanation
In 2015, Amazon held a prime event promising better deals than Black Friday.

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8.

How many people were reported to have died during the 2006 edition?
- A.
  
  11
- B.
  
  12
- C.
  
  13
- D.
  
  14
Correct Answer
B. 12

Explanation
In the 2006 edition, 12 people were reported to have died.

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9.

What year has black Friday since been regarded as the busiest shopping day?
- A.
  
  2004
- B.
  
  2005
- C.
  
  2006
- D.
  
  2006
Correct Answer
B. 2005

Explanation
Black Friday has been regarded as the busiest shopping day since the year 2005.

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10.

What is the frequency of the event?
- A.
  
  Annually
- B.
  
  Bi-annually
- C.
  
  Perennial
- D.
  
  Monthly
Correct Answer
A. Annually

Explanation
The frequency of the event is annually, which means it occurs once every year. This suggests that the event is a recurring occurrence that takes place on a yearly basis.

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