Thanksgiving: Myths vs. Facts
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English
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7th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What were the main causes of the decline in Native American populations after European contact?
Back
Plagues brought by Europeans were a significant cause of the decline in Native American populations.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the significance of the first Thanksgiving?
Back
The first Thanksgiving was a harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrims and Native Americans, marking cooperation and gratitude.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why were pies not served at the first Thanksgiving?
Back
The settlers lacked butter and wheat flour for a crust.
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'Thanksgiving' refer to in a historical context?
Back
Thanksgiving refers to various harvest celebrations, not just the one in 1621.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: The first Thanksgiving lasted for three days.
Back
True
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: There were more Native Americans than Settlers at the first Thanksgiving.
Back
True
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a common myth about the first Thanksgiving?
Back
A common myth is that it was a formal event with a set menu, which it was not.
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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