The Voyage
How many passengers traveled on the Mayflower?
102
Name two big challenges the Pilgrims faced when they landed at Plymouth.
Lack of food, sickness, needed to build a town, approaching winter
How long did the feast last?
3 days
What is a male turkey called?
Tom
What is the most popular meat served on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
Why did the Pilgrims travel to America?
How many Pilgrims died their first year at Plymouth?
About half
What type of meat did the Pilgrims probably eat at their feast?
Venison, seafood
What is a female turkey called?
What is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin pie
How many days did the Mayflower take to reach America?
66 days
During the first winter, how many men were well enough to be able to build houses at a time?
Seven men
Who were the Pilgrims thankful to at the first feast?
God
Who was the first president to order a national day of Thanksgiving?
Washington
What small red fruit is often eaten at Thanksgiving?
Cranberries
What was the name of the only baby born aboard the Mayflower?
Oceanus
Who was the first Native American to befriend and help the Pilgrims learn to grow food at Plymouth?
Squanto
Which tribe celebrated with the Pilgrims?
Wapanoag
Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?
Lincoln
What is the most popular sport to watch or play on Thanksgiving?
Football
Which Psalm was recited by the Pilgrims when they sighted land?
Psalm 100
What was the name of the governing agreement the men wrote for governing Plymouth?
The Mayflower Compact
Who was the chief of the tribe that celebrated with the Pilgrims?
Massasoit
Which turkey gobbles, the male or female?
Male
When is Thanksgiving each year?
The fourth Thursday of November