PILGRIMS
What was the ship the Pilgrims used to reach America?
The Mayflower.
What was the name of the tribe living in the area?
Wampanoag
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
Three days.
What meat did the Wampanoag bring?
Venison
What major conflict later destroyed peace between settlers and Native tribes?
King Philip’s War.
In what year did the Pilgrims arrive?
1620
Who was the leader of the Wampanoag?
Massasoit
How many Pilgrims were alive for the feast?
About 50
Name one seafood they probably ate.
Mussels / lobster / clams / eel.
When did King Philip’s War occur?
1675–1678.
Why did the Pilgrims leave England?
Religious persecution.
Who helped the Pilgrims by teaching them how to survive?
Squanto
How many Wampanoag men came with Massasoit?
About 90
Why wasn’t cranberry sauce part of the 1621 feast?
The Pilgrims didn’t have sugar.
Name one reason the alliance between Pilgrims and Wampanoag collapsed.
Land disputes / competition for resources.
What happened to almost half of the Pilgrims during the first winter?
They died.
What happened to Squanto’s tribe?
They died from disease.
What was the purpose of the feast?
To celebrate the harvest and friendship.
Name one vegetable grown by both groups and eaten at the feast.
Corn, squash, or beans.
Which woman in the 1800s helped promote the modern Thanksgiving tradition?
Sarah Josepha Hale.
Name one reason the first winter was so hard.
Cold weather / no food / illness.
Why did Massasoit want to help the Pilgrims?
He needed allies.
What military activity did the Pilgrims demonstrate at the feast?
Firing drills and musket handling.
What small forest foods might have been eaten by both groups?
Nuts and berries.
Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving an official national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln