11/21: Thanksgiving Key Figures

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What role did Miles Standish play in the Plymouth Colony?

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He was the first commander of the Plymouth Colony militia.

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What role did Squanto play in the early history of New England?

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He was a Native American guide and translator.

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What were the Pilgrims seeking when they left for the New World?

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They were looking for a new place to live where they could worship freely.

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What happened to Squanto's tribe when he returned from Europe?

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His tribe was devastated by disease.

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In which U.S. state is Plymouth Rock located?

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Massachusetts.

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Who were the Pilgrims?

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The Pilgrims were a group of English settlers who sought religious freedom and established the Plymouth Colony.

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What was the Mayflower?

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The Mayflower was the ship that carried the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620.

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What is the significance of Thanksgiving?

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Thanksgiving commemorates the harvest celebration shared by the Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621.

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Who was the leader of the Pilgrims during their first winter?

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William Bradford was the leader of the Pilgrims during their first winter.

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What was the first form of self-government established by the Pilgrims?

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The Mayflower Compact was the first form of self-government established by the Pilgrims.