What really happened on Thanksgiving

What event is considered the origin of Thanksgiving in America?

• The signing of a peace treaty between settlers and Native Americans

• The arrival of the Mayflower in England.

• A shared feast between English settlers and Native Americans.

• The proclamation by President Lincoln during the Civil War.

Who helped the Pilgrims survive by teaching them how to fish and grow corn?

• Massasoit

• Squanto

• William Bradford

• Thomas Hunt

What tribe formed an alliance with the Pilgrims?

• Iroquois

• Cherokee

• Wampanoag

• Sioux

What name did the Pilgrims give to the former village of Patuxet?

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• New London

• Salem

What major challenge did the Pilgrims face during their first winter?

• Conflict with Native Americans.

• Lack of food and harsh weather.

• Disease brought by European ships.

• Attacks by wild animals.

What was unique about Squanto’s experiences with Europeans?

• He never left his homeland.

• He became fluent in English after being enslaved.

• He avoided all interactions with Europeans.

• He was a tribal chief.

What was Squanto’s background before helping the Pilgrims?

• He was born in Spain.

• He was a European trader.

• He had been enslaved and freed in Europe.

• He was a tribal chief.

What did the Pilgrims and Wampanoag sign after their first meeting?

• A formal alliance.

• A trade agreement.

• A declaration of independence.

• A religious document.

How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?

• One day

• Two days

• Three days

• A full week

What did President Lincoln hope Thanksgiving would achieve during the Civil War?

• End slavery in the country.

• Celebrate the Pilgrims’ success.

• Unite a divided nation.

• Strengthen alliances with Native Americans.