First Thanksgiving Doodle Notes

What event became the basis for our modern Thanksgiving?

• The signing of the Mayflower Compact

• The Pilgrims' first harvest feast

• The founding of Plymouth Colony

• The first winter in the New World

Why have artists used their imaginations to create illustrations of the 1621 feast?

• There are many primary sources available.

• There are not many primary sources available.

• The event was not important.

• The event was well-documented.

Which group is not mentioned as attending the 1621 feast?

• Wampanoag men

• Wampanoag women

• Pilgrims

• Massasoit

What role did Massasoit play in the 1621 feast?

• He was the main chef.

• He brought deer for the feast.

• He was the event organizer.

• He was not involved.

Who is Massasoit in relation to the 1621 feast?

• A Pilgrim leader

• A Wampanoag leader

• A British explorer

• A Spanish conquistador

What is the main focus of artists when depicting the 1621 feast?

• Historical accuracy

• Imaginative representation

• Modern interpretation

• Futuristic design

What is the significance of King Philip’s War in relation to the Thanksgiving feast?

• It marked the beginning of Thanksgiving.

• It occurred 54 years after the feast.

• It was a celebration of peace.

• It was unrelated to the feast.

What type of fish is mentioned as being part of the Pilgrims' feast?

• Salmon

• Eel

• Tuna

• Trout

Which of these foods is NOT mentioned as part of the Pilgrims' feast?

• Greens

• Turnips

• Bread

• Rice

Where did the English colonists hold a Thanksgiving feast in 1619?

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• James River

• Roanoke