BrainPop: Thanksgiving

What is Thanksgiving?

• A holiday where family and friends celebrate over a feast.

• A day to thank turkeys.

• A time to be selfish and ungrateful.

Who are the Wampanoag?

• The pilgrims

• The European settlers

• A Native American tribe

What did the European Settlers do to the Wampanoag soon after they arrived?

• The Europeans befriended the Wampanoag

• The Europeans forced the Wampanoag into slavery.

• The Europeans never met the Wampanoag

• The Europeans ignored the Wampanoag

Why did the European settlers leave England in the first pace?

Select all that apply.

• They wanted to start their own colony.

• There were too many people in England.

• They disagreed with the government.

• They disagreed with the Church.

What happened when the Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth?

Select all that apply.

• They didn’t have enough food for winter.

• They successfully set up their colony.

• They stole from the Wampanoags.

How did the Wampanoag react to their food being stolen by the Pilgrims?

• They decided to keep peace and help the Pilgrims.

• They decided to fight the Pilgrims.

• They arrested the Pilgrims.

When did the first Thanksgiving happen?

• When the Pilgrims caught their first turkey.

• When the Native Americans harvested their crops.

• When the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims shared a meal to celebrate the harvest.

How do we celebrate Thanksgiving today?

• By gathering with our families.

• By sharing food from our cultures.

• By acting spoiled.

Besides being thankful, what is another reason why Thanksgiving is important?

• It’s a time to gobble up food.

• It reminds us of our country’s past and the challenges Native Americans faced.

• It’s a time to fight with our cousins.

What are you thankful for?