The First Thanksgiving

Who were the early settlers in the United States?

• Native Americans

• Puritans

• Abenaki people

• Wampanoag people

Where did the Mayflower initially plan to land?

• New York City

• Cape Cod, Massachusetts

• Holland

• Plymouth Colony

Who helped the settlers grow corn and use fish to fertilize their fields?

• Samoset

• Massasoit

• Tisquantum

• Wampanoag people

What did the settlers and native people eat during the harvest celebration?

• Deer, corn, shellfish, and roasted meat

• Turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce

• Pizza and hamburgers

• Sushi and noodles

When was the first recorded religious Thanksgiving Day in Plymouth?

• 1620

• 1621

• 1623

• 1846

What is a common myth about the Puritans' attire?

• They wore silver buckles on their shoes

• They wore somber, black clothing

• They wore woven blankets on their shoulders

• They wore large, feathered headdresses

Why do the Wampanoag people not share in the popular reverence for Thanksgiving?

• They were not invited to the feast

• They were betrayed and experienced bloodshed

• They do not celebrate holidays

• They have their own Thanksgiving celebration

Who campaigned for an annual national thanksgiving holiday in the 19th century?

• Sarah Josepha Hale

• Abraham Lincoln

• Massasoit

• Squanto

When did President Abraham Lincoln declare the national Thanksgiving holiday?

• 1863

• 1620

• 1846

• 1970

What is the purpose of the holiday Thanksgiving?

• To commemorate the Battle of Gettysburg

• To give thanks for general blessings

• To celebrate the harvest feast

• To honor the Wampanoag people