#27 Thanksgiving on Thursday Chapters 3 and 4

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What is Thanksgiving?

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Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November, where people give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year.

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Who were the Pilgrims?

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The Pilgrims were a group of English settlers who traveled to America on the Mayflower in 1620 seeking religious freedom.

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What is Plymouth?

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Plymouth is a town in Massachusetts where the Pilgrims settled and is known for the first Thanksgiving.

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Who is Squanto?

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Squanto was a Native American from the Patuxet tribe who helped the Pilgrims learn how to grow crops and survive in America.

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What does 'harvest feast' mean?

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A harvest feast is a celebration that takes place after the harvest, where people gather to share food and give thanks.

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Who is Chief Massasoit?

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Chief Massasoit was the leader of the Wampanoag tribe who formed an alliance with the Pilgrims.

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What is the significance of the Mayflower?

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The Mayflower was the ship that carried the Pilgrims from England to America in 1620.

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What does 'confused' mean?

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Confused means to be unable to think clearly or to be uncertain about something.

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What is a governor?

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A governor is a person who is the leader of a state or colony.

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What does 'Wampanoag' refer to?

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Wampanoag refers to a Native American tribe that lived in the area of present-day Massachusetts.