The First Thanksgiving Flashcard

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What was the primary reason for the decline in the native population in southern New England before the Pilgrims arrived?

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European diseases

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Why did the Separatists, later known as Pilgrims, decide to leave Holland for America?

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They wanted to maintain their cultural identity

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How did the Pilgrims manage to survive their first winter in New Plymouth?

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By stealing from native graves and storage

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What role did Squanto play in the survival of the Pilgrims?

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He taught them how to grow crops

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What was the significance of the first Thanksgiving feast?

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It was a celebration of a successful harvest.

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What was Squanto's secret plan during the Pilgrims' first year?

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To overthrow Massasoit

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What was the long-term impact of the Puritans' arrival on Native American relations?

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It caused increased tensions and conflicts

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What ideology contributed to the inevitable conflict between Puritans and Native Americans?

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Fanatic religious principles