History of Thanksgiving

Who were the Pilgrims?

• The Pilgrims were a group of French settlers searching for gold and riches.

• The Pilgrims were a Native American tribe that lived in the New England region.

• The Pilgrims were a group of English settlers seeking religious freedom.

• The Pilgrims were a group of Spanish explorers looking for new trade routes.

Which Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims?

• Iroquois

• Apache

• Wampanoag

• Cherokee

What year did the Pilgrims arrive in Plymouth?

• 1865

• 1620

• 1776

• 1492

What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed on?

• Endeavour

• Mayflower

• Titanic

• Santa Maria

What was the purpose of the Pilgrims' journey to America?

• The purpose of the Pilgrims' journey to America was to find gold.

• The purpose of the Pilgrims' journey to America was to seek religious freedom.

• The purpose of the Pilgrims' journey to America was to establish a new government.

• The purpose of the Pilgrims' journey to America was to explore new lands.

What was the first Thanksgiving feast celebrating?

• The first Thanksgiving feast was celebrating the end of the American Revolution

• The first Thanksgiving feast was celebrating the discovery of America

• The first Thanksgiving feast was celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The first Thanksgiving feast was celebrating the Pilgrims' first harvest in the New World and their alliance with the Wampanoag people.

What foods were likely served at the first Thanksgiving?

• turkey, venison, fish, lobster, clams, berries, fruits, vegetables, corn, and pumpkin

• salmon, lamb, crab, mussels, strawberries, grapes, broccoli, peas, wheat, and butternut squash

• tofu, tempeh, seitan, kale, quinoa, blueberries, avocados, mushrooms, wheat, and sweet potatoes

• chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, oysters, apples, oranges, potatoes, rice, and carrots

Who was the leader of the Wampanoag tribe during the first Thanksgiving?

• Geronimo

• Massasoit

• Pocahontas

• Squanto

What is the significance of the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States?

• To give thanks and celebrate the harvest.

• To honor the Native Americans.

• To commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• To celebrate the end of the American Revolution.

How did Thanksgiving become a national holiday in the United States?

• President George Washington declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1789

• Through the efforts of Sarah Josepha Hale, who wrote letters to presidents for 17 years advocating for it. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln finally declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.

• Thanksgiving was always a national holiday in the United States

• The Pilgrims declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1621