Question

In October of 1777, George Washington declared an "All Colony Thanksgiving" because he was feeling really good due to:

(a) The victory over Saratoga
(b) His Mt. Vernon home got finished
(c) Establishing the 13 original colonies

Answer 1

DefinitelyThe victory over Saratoga

Answer 2

Answer: (a) The victory over Saratoga

The Continental Congress recommended that the colonies observed a day of thanksgiving in 1777 in celebration of the U.S. victory in the Battle of Saratoga. George Washington, then the commander-in-chief of the Continental forces, issued the order to set aside December 18 for this purpose. This tradition continued through 1784.