Pilgrims
Which city and state did the Pilgrims settle in?
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
What tribe greeted the pilgrims?
The Wampanoag tribe.
Who was the leader of the pilgrims who organized the celebratory feast?
William Bradford
What day is Thanksgiving this year?
November 23
What year did the Pilgrims begin their journey to America?
1620
Which two Native Americans helped out the Pilgrims?
Squanto and Samoset.
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
3 days.
Which bird is Thanksgiving known for?
Turkey
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims over?
The Mayflower
What 3 things mentioned in the article did Squanto teach the pilgrims?
How to plant crops, where to hunt, and what poisonous plants to avoid.
What day did George Washington declare as Thanksgiving?
November 26th
How many days off of school do you have for Thanksgiving?
3
What three things killed half of the Pilgrims?
Exposure, diseases, and starvation.
How did Squanto know English?
He was once kidnapped by an English sea captain.
Which other presidents wanted to declare a day for Thanksgiving?
John Adams and James Madison
Which president decided that Thanksgiving will always be on the final Thursday of November?
Abraham Lincoln
Why did the pilgrims call themselves "Pilgrims"?
They were on a religious journey escaping persecution.
Why was it rare that the pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe formed an alliance.
There was typically fighting between Native Americans and Europeans.
Which state was the first to adopt an annual Thanksgiving holiday?
New York
What other events have become a part of the Thanksgiving traditions?
Parades and food drives.