The Trip
What is the name of the people who came from England to America?
The Pilgrims
What is another name for "Native Americans"?
Indians
What season did the pilgrims arrive in America?
Fall/Autumn
What season is Thanksgiving in?
Fall
What day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated?
Thursday
What is the name of the ship the pilgrims sailed on?
The Mayflower
How did the Indians help the pilgrims?
They taught them how to grow food and hunt
What is the first thing the pilgrims did on their new land?
Build houses/structures to protect them over the winter
Why did the pilgrims decide to have a feast?
Their crops were fruitful/successful
What bird is most common to eat on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What year did the Mayflower arrive in America?
1620
Name 5 foods you can grow
Carrots, pumpkins, corn, beans, peas, etc.
Where did the pilgrims come from?
Who did the pilgrims invite to the first Thanksgiving dinner?
The Wampanoag Native Americans
What kind of pie do most American's eat on Thanksgiving?
In what town did the Mayflower stop?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Name 5 foods you can hunt/catch
Duck, Goose, Deer, Cod, Clams, Lobster, squirrel, etc.
How many pilgrims were on the Mayflower?
102
How long was the 1st Thanksgiving dinner?
1 week
What is the name of the parade that occurs in New York City on Thanksgiving Day?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
How many days did it take for the Mayflower to arrive in America?
66
What is the name of the Native American tribe that enjoyed the first feast with the pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
What did the pilgrims do at their week long Thanksgiving celebration?
Eat, play games, celebrate
Did they have turkey at the first Thanksgiving dinner?
No; they served deer, seal, eagle, duck, lobster, etc.
Name 3 things that are typically served at Thanksgiving dinner
Mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, corn, carrots, gravy, rolls, etc.