Pilgrims
What country did Pilgrims come from?
England
When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
What word did the colonizers call the Native Americans that is considered offensive today?
Savage
Who sentenced 38 Dakota Tribe members to death in 1862?
Abraham Lincoln
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Where did the Pilgrims boat land in America?
Plymouth / Massachusetts
Name 1 food from the first Thanksgiving
Deer, Eel, Berries, Squash, Corn, Lobster, Clams, and Pumpkin
What did colonizers give the Natives to spread disease on purpose?
Blankets infected with smallpox
Why did the Dakota tribe revolt against the colonizers?
What goes on top of sweet potato casserole?
Marshmallows
Why did the pilgrims come to America?
They were seeking religious freedom. They wanted to make their church more pure.
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
How many Native Americans were killed by European colonizers during America's colonial history?
60 million people
Native Americans were sent to reservations 100s of miles away from their home. What did they call the path they took?
The Trail of Tears
What is Thanksgiving Eve known for?
It is the busiest day of the year for bars
What was the name of the boat the pilgrims came on?
The Mayflower
What is the story of the first thanksgiving that Americans learn in school?
The Natives and Pilgrims ate a peaceful feast together
What happened to Wampanoag general, Metacomet, when he died?
His head was put on a stick and displayed in Plymouth for 25 years.
Which infamous authoritarian dictator was inspired by the Native American Reservation system?
Adolf Hitler
What annual parade takes place with celebrity performances, giant balloons, and Broadway casts?
The Macy's Day Parade
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Why did Abraham Lincoln make Thanksgiving a National Holiday?
To create unity in the US after the civil war
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Why do American's "Break the Wishbone"?