The Voyage
History
Modern Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Dinner
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What was the name of the ship that sailed across the Atlantic?
The Mayflower
100
Who came to aid the Pilgrims in their difficult first year? How did they help?
The Native Americans helped grow crops, taught them to hunt and fish, and helped with shelters.
100
Explain what Thanksgiving today is mostly about.
Family. Friends. Giving Thanks. Love. Food. Donating. Sharing.
100
Name 2 more dishes at a typical Thanksgiving dinner other than the turkey.
Cranberry sauce. Stuffing. Pumpkin pie. Mashed potatoes. Gravy. Rolls and jam.
200
Where did the ship land in North America?
Plymouth Rock
200
What year was the first Thanksgiving believed to take place?
1621
200
What are the decorated carts in a parade called?
Floats
200
What is the new term we use when celebrating Thanksgiving with others outside of your family?
¨Friends-giving¨
300
How many passengers were on board the ship?
102 passengers
300
What day does Thanksgiving always fall on?
The fourth Thursday in November.
300
What other things do people do on Thanksgiving other than dinner?
Football games. Macy´s parade. Relax.
300
Name some things Americans do specifically before eating their Thanksgiving meal?
Say Grace. Give thanks. Say what they are Grateful for. Hold hands. Pray.
400
Explain the conditions that awaited the Pilgrims in America when they arrived?
Very harsh and extreme winter conditions that they were not prepared for. Lack of food, shelter, and supplies.
400
Why did they host the first Thanksgiving?
The Pilgrims appreciated the Native Americans´support and to celebrate the good harvest season.
400
What new tradition began in 1989 at The White House?
Pardoning the Turkey
400
Why do we eat turkey for Thanksgiving?
It is a bird unique to the Americas.
500
Explain why the Pilgrims wanted to leave England?
Disagreements with the King and not free to practice their own religion. Search for a new beginning.
500
Why is Thanksgiving history seen as controversal to many Americans?
Many believe the whole story is not told and history is not accurate. Native Americans point of view and mistreatment is not understood.
500
What does Black Friday mean?
It is the beginning of the Christmas shopping season and there are big big sales.
500
Say something you are GRATEFUL for?
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