The First Thanksgiving

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Why were the Pilgrims thankful?

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They were thankful because the Native Americans helped them.

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What did the Pilgrims do after their first harvest?

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They celebrated.

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What word means, 'to make the soil better for growing crops'?

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Fertilize.

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When is Thanksgiving?

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Thanksgiving is in November.

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When was the first Thanksgiving?

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The first Thanksgiving was in 1621.

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Who were the Pilgrims?

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The Pilgrims were a group of people who traveled to America on the Mayflower.

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What did the Pilgrims eat at the first Thanksgiving?

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They ate foods like turkey, corn, and pumpkin.

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What is a harvest?

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A harvest is the time when crops are gathered.

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What does it mean to celebrate?

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To celebrate means to have a special time to remember something important.

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Who helped the Pilgrims learn to grow food?

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The Native Americans helped the Pilgrims learn to grow food.