Historical Figures
Who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Were the Wampanoag tribesmen and the European settlers immediately friends upon their arrival?
No
What year was the first "Thanksgiving?"
1621
What is the main dish on Thanksgiving today?
Turkey
What caused the death of 2/3 of the Wampanoag prior to the arrival of the Mayflower?
Disease from European traders
What current US States did the Wampanoag people control prior to the first Thanksgiving?
Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Where was the Plymouth settlement built on?
A former Wampanoag village, that was taken over by disease in the past.
What year was Thanksgiving declared a national holiday?
1863
How are potatoes usually prepared on Thanksgiving?
As mashed potatoes
To make them look more "old time-y"
Who was Tisquantum to the Plymouth settlers?
The Wampanoag tribesman who taught them how to survive (ex. grow crops)
What did the Wampanoag hope to gain from their agreement with the Plymouth settlers?
Protection
What year did the English settlers leave Holland?
1620
What was almost certainly served at the first Thanksgiving?
Corn
What did the settlers do upon arriving to their new life?
They stole from the Wampanoag people, even robbing graves.
How would you describe the relationship between Oosamequan and John Carver?
They were cautious with one another, but also friendly.
Why did the English Separatists leave Holland?
To build their own Christian society.
What year did Oosemequan bring 90 men to Plymouth to investigate a possible attack?
1621
What is the traditional dessert on Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin pie
What did the Plymouth settlers refer to "Thanksgiving" as a day of?
Prayer & fasting
What does Oosamequan's title "Massasoit" translate to?
Great Leader
How long did the first "Thanksgiving" last?
Three days
What day does Thanksgiving take place every year now?
What red fruit is often served alongside Turkey on Thanksgiving?
Cranberries
Due to the suffering of Native Americans.