The First Thanksgiving Quiz

What was the primary reason for the decline in the native population in southern New England before the Pilgrims arrived?

• Internal conflicts

• Lack of resources

• Natural disasters

• European diseases

Why did the Separatists, later known as Pilgrims, decide to leave Holland for America?

• They were persecuted in Holland

• They wanted to maintain their cultural identity

• They were invited by Native Americans

• They were seeking gold

How did the Pilgrims manage to survive their first winter in New Plymouth?

• By stealing from native graves and storage

• By hunting local wildlife

• By receiving supplies from England

• By trading with the French

What role did Squanto play in the survival of the Pilgrims?

• He taught them how to grow crops

• He was a military leader

• He led them to a new settlement

• He provided them with weapons

What was the significance of the first Thanksgiving feast?

• It marked the end of the Pilgrims' journey

• It was a peace treaty signing

• It was a religious ceremony

• It was a celebration of a successful harvest

What was Squanto's secret plan during the Pilgrims' first year?

• To establish his own colony

• To lead a rebellion against the Pilgrims

• To overthrow Massasoit

• To return to England

What was the long-term impact of the Puritans' arrival on Native American relations?

• It led to cultural exchange

• It caused increased tensions and conflicts

• It strengthened alliances

• It resulted in shared governance

What ideology contributed to the inevitable conflict between Puritans and Native Americans?

• Desire for peaceful coexistence

• Belief in shared land ownership

• Fanatic religious principles

• View of Native Americans as equals