Native Americans
Who are Native Americans?
The people who first lived in the Americas. They called themselves the People of the First Light.
Where did the pilgrims come from?
England
Where did the First Thanksgiving take place?
New Plymouth, Massachusetts
What month is Thanksgiving celebrated?
November
What was the name of the tribe who became friends with the pilgrims?
The Wampanoag Tribe
How did the pilgrims get to the Americas?
By the boat, the Mayflower
What did they eat during the first Thanksgiving?
The food harvested by the pilgrims
What is the name of the big parade in New York?
Macy's day parade
Who is the chief of the tribe that the pilgrims met?
Chief Massasoit
What year did the pilgrims arrive?
1620
What year did the first Thanksgiving happen?
1621
What are some common foods eaten on Thanksgiving in the US?
Any of the following:
Mashed potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie, turkey
What holiday in East Asia is similar to Thanksgiving?
Chuseok 추석 (Korea)
中秋節 (China/Taiwan)
中秋の名月 (Japan)
Who was the Native American that helped the pilgrims the most? What did he do?
Tisquantum (Squanto). He knew perfect English, so he interpreted for the pilgrims and taught them how to grow crops.
Why did they go to the Americas?
They came in order to observe their own religion (religious freedom).
Why do people celebrate Thanksgiving now?
To be grateful for food and family
What are some other countries that celebrate Thanksgiving?
Any of the following:
Canada, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Liberia