Wampanoag and the Pilgrims

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What is the name of the Native American tribe that interacted with the Pilgrims during the First Thanksgiving?

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Wampanoag

Front

Which Native American helped the Pilgrims by teaching them how to cultivate corn and catch fish?

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Squanto

Front

What is the name of the Native American who acted as a translator between the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims?

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Squanto

Front

What was the main crop cultivated by the Wampanoag tribe?

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maize

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What year did the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe celebrate the First Thanksgiving?

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1621

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What was the purpose of the First Thanksgiving celebration?

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To give thanks and celebrate the harvest and establishment of the Plymouth Colony.

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What is the traditional Wampanoag name for the First Thanksgiving?

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Nee-uh-kuh-neech-uh-wes-ut

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What is the name of the Wampanoag sachem who played a significant role in the interactions with the Pilgrims?

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Massasoit

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What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth, Massachusetts?

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Mayflower

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What is the name of the Wampanoag leader who signed a peace treaty with the Pilgrims?

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Massasoit