History of Thanksgiving

What was the name of the Native American tribe that the Puritans encountered?

• Shoshone

• Wampanoag

• Paiute

• Comanche

What was the name of the guide who helped Chief Massosoit make a treaty with the Puritans?

• Sacagawea

• King Philip

• Squanto

• King Henry VIII

Where did the Puritans intend to land originally?

• Massachusetts

• North Carolina

• Virginia

• South Carolina

In what month did the Wampanoags and Puritans have the three day feast?

• October

• November

• December

• September

Why did the Puritans leave England to come to the "New World"?

• They wanted an adventure.

• They wanted to find a new country.

• They wanted the freedom to practice their religion

• They wanted to see if the world was flat.

What were the worries of the Puritans while trying to settle in Plymouth?

Select THREE answers.

• Winter was coming

• They had no food.

• They had no shelter.

• They were worried about Bigfoot.

Thanksgiving is celebrated on the 1st Thursday in November.

True of False?

• True

• False

Which food was served at the first Thanksgiving?

• Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream

• Ice Cream

• Oysters

What are you thankful for?

What was one of the reasons that the Puritans decided to stay in Plymouth?

• Fresh water

• Farm Land

• Good Fishing