Pilgrims
What was the main reason the pilgrims came to America?
freedom to worship God and read the Bible the way they wanted
Name some foods they ate at the first Thanksgiving
deer, duck, lobster, eels, maybe turkey
Who was David's son that became king after him?
Solomon
What colony was he born in?
Virginia
Who was the king of England during the Revolutionary War?
King George III
What was the name of the ship that brought the first group of pilgrims?
The Mayflower
What was the name of the Indian tribe that took part in the first Thanksgiving?
Wampanoags
Which of David's sons tried to take his throne?
Absalom
What was his wife's name?
Martha Custis
How many colonies were there before the war?
13
Who was the Indian who spoke English and showed them how to plant corn?
Squanto
What types of utensils did the pilgrims eat with?
knives and spoons but no forks
True or false: David built the first temple
False (Solomon built it)
What was his first job before the military?
Surveyor
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the name of the first pilgrim settlement?
Plymouth
Besides eating, what else did they do to celebrate?
Played games
True or False: Baby Jesus was born in Jerusalem
False (he was born in Bethlehem)
What was the name of his home on the Potomac River?
Mount Vernon
1776
1620
How many days did the celebrations last?
3
The Lord is My Shepherd is what psalm number?
23
True or False: George Washington was our second president
False (he was our first)
What nickname with the British soldiers have?
Redcoats or Lobster Backs