Exploring the History of the First Thanksgiving

Mary Chilton recounts the Pilgrims' journey to the New World, the signing of the Mayflower Compact, and the establishment of Plymouth. Despite facing a harsh winter and losing many to illness, the Pilgrims received help from Native Americans like Samoset and Squanto. They learned to cultivate crops and eventually celebrated a successful harvest with a three-day feast, marking the first Thanksgiving.

Who was Mary Chilton?

• A Native American who helped the Pilgrims

• One of the original Pilgrims who survived the first year

• A famous explorer

• The captain of the Mayflower

What was the Mayflower Compact?

• A treaty with the Native Americans

• A list of supplies needed for the journey

• A document guiding the new society of Pilgrims

• A map of the new world

What did the Pilgrims find during their exploration?

• Gold

• Corn

• A hidden village

• A new ship

What was the name of the settlement the Pilgrims established?

• Roanoke

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• Salem

Who was the first Native American to visit the Pilgrims?

• Pocahontas

• Samoset

• Massasoit

• Squanto

What did Squanto teach the Pilgrims?

• How to navigate the seas

• How to hunt and fish

• How to make clothes

• How to build houses

What was the significance of planting seeds with herring?

• It kept pests away

• It helped the seeds grow better

• It was a religious ritual

• It marked the land as Pilgrim territory

Who did the Pilgrims sign a peace treaty with?

• King Philip

• Chief Powhatan

• King Massasoit

• Chief Sitting Bull

What was the main reason for the first Thanksgiving celebration?

• To celebrate a successful harvest

• To mark the end of the journey

• To welcome new settlers

• To honor the Mayflower Compact

What was the best dish at the first Thanksgiving?

• Lobster

• Indian pudding made from pumpkin

• Roast turkey

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