Thanksgiving flashcard

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What caused the death of thousands of Wampanoag?

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They got sick from disease.

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When did the peace between the Wampanoag and the English end?

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1640.

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In which state did the first Thanksgiving occur?

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Massachusetts.

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What year was the first Thanksgiving feast in America?

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1621.

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What did the Wampanoag contribute to the Thanksgiving feast?

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4 deer.

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Who were the Wampanoag?

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A Native American tribe that lived in the area of present-day Massachusetts.

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What is Thanksgiving?

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A national holiday in the United States celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, originally to give thanks for the harvest.

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What was the significance of the year 1621?

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It marks the year of the first Thanksgiving feast between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag.

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What role did disease play in the history of Native Americans?

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Diseases brought by Europeans led to significant population declines among Native American tribes.

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What is the historical context of the first Thanksgiving?

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It was a harvest celebration shared by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag in 1621.