Question 2 Explanation_Digital SAT Reading and Writing Practice Test 18

Mark for Review

Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to emphasize the historical context of the first Thanksgiving celebration?

The first Thanksgiving was a three-day feast with a variety of foods, such as venison and corn.

Thanksgiving, a holiday first celebrated by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe, now takes place every year in the United States.

The first Thanksgiving in 1621 was a harvest celebration between Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe, predating its official establishment as a holiday in 1863.

The modern Thanksgiving holiday, established in 1863, was inspired by a feast between Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe.

Correct Answer: C

Your Answer:

Explanation

Explanation: C: 'The first Thanksgiving in 1621 was a harvest celebration between Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe, predating its official establishment as a holiday in 1863.' is the correct answer because it provides historical context by mentioning the original event in 1621 and its official establishment as a holiday by President Lincoln in 1863.