History
Why did the Pilgrims invite the Native Americans to join them? For what?
A feast
(To eat the food they harvested with the Native American's help)
From where did the Pilgrims travel?
England
Who did the Native Americans help?
The Pilgrims
What is the main food associated with Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What is the name of the shopping day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
Why did the Pilgrim come to America?
King James didn't allow religious freedom.
What was the name of the ship on which they traveled?
The Mayflower
What was the name of the tribe who helped the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag Tribe
What is common to have for dessert?
Pie
(Apple pie, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie..)
What sport is played on Thanksgiving day?
Football
(American Football)
What year did the Pilgrim come to America?
1620
Where did they land in the US?
Plymouth, MA
(Plymouth Rock Colony)
How do Native Americans remember Thanksgiving today?
As a betrayal
At what time is Thanksgiving dinner usually?
Between 3-4pm
What is at the end of the Thanksgiving Day parade?
A float with Santa
Who made Thanksgiving an official celebration?
Abraham Lincoln
How many are estimated to have died the first year.
(50 of 100)
What did the Native Americans teach the Pilgrims to do?
How to fish, hunt, and grow crops
What is the food that cooks inside the turkey?
Stuffing
When is Thanksgiving celebrated each year?
The 4th Thursday in November.
How long was the Pilgrims' journey?
66 days
Why did many of them not survive the Winter?
They didn't have enough food.
It was cold.
They got sick.
Why did many Native Americans die?
By conflicts and disease spread by the Pilgrims
Name two vegetables that are common for Thanksgiving dinner?
Corn, Carrots, Green Beans, Squash
(Potatoes)
What do families celebrate on this day? (Not the day itself, but what the day is meant for)
Being thankful