THE FIRST THANKSGIVING

What was the main reason why the Pilgrims wanted to come to a new land?

• To practice their religion freely

• To explore new places and travel

• To create farms

• To find gold

What did the Mayflower Compact allow the Pilgrims to do?

• Bought new land in America

• stated they would govern themselves

• Said they could travel anywhere in America

• Made John Smith their leader.

Why did the Pilgrims need so much help in the new land?

• It was winter and they couldn't grow food

• It was summer and it was too hot.

• They didn't have enough money

• They fought with each other over land

Who helped the Pilgrims

• Wampanoag

• Cherokee

• Cheyenne

• Other settlers

What did the Pilgrims do to celebrate their first successful harvest?

• Had a feast

• Built a new town

• Traveled back to England

• Gave each other gifts

Why did George Washington decide everyone should celebrate this feast?

• Because the Colonists defeated England in the war

• Turkey was his favorite food

• He wanted to honor the pilgrims and Wampanoag Tribe

• He thought it would make Americans Happy

What year did George Washington decide Americans should start celebrating Thanksgiving?

• 1621

• 1777

• 1620

• 1779

What state did the pilgrims arrive in?

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• South Carolina

• Rhode Island

Who was the govenor chosen with the Mayflower Compact?

• George Washington

• John Carter

• John Smith

• Cape Cod

How many months were the Pilgrims at sea?

• 1

• 4

• 2

• 6