A Closer Look at Thanksgiving

What is the most popular food for Thanksgiving in America today?

• Venison

• Turkey

• Cornbread

• Cranberry sauce

In what year did the Pilgrims have their celebration in Plymouth, Massachusetts?

• 1620

• 1621

• 1622

• 1623

Why did the Wampanoag people decide to help the Pilgrims?

• They wanted to learn new farming techniques.

• They wanted to protect themselves from more harm.

• They wanted to celebrate Thanksgiving.

• They wanted to trade goods with the Pilgrims.

What was one of the main foods eaten during the Pilgrims' celebration in 1621?

• Pumpkin pie

• Deer (venison)

• Turkey

• Mashed potatoes

How did the Wampanoag contribute to the Pilgrims' successful harvest?

• They provided seeds for new crops.

• They taught the Pilgrims how to grow crops like corn.

• They built shelters for the Pilgrims.

• They hunted turkeys for the Pilgrims.

What is one reason why some Native Americans observe a Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving?

• To celebrate the harvest

• To recognize the harm and suffering caused by European settlers

• To honor the Pilgrims

• To enjoy a feast with family

What is one thing we do not know for sure about the 1621 celebration?

• Whether the Wampanoag people joined the Pilgrims

• Whether they ate turkey

• Whether they ate venison

• Whether they celebrated for three days

Why might the Wampanoag have thought it was safer to create a good relationship with the Pilgrims?

• They wanted to learn English.

• They had experienced violence from other Europeans.

• They wanted to move to Europe.

• They needed help with their harvest.

What was the main reason for the Pilgrims' celebration in 1621?

• To celebrate their arrival in America

• To celebrate their successful harvest and survival

• To celebrate the Wampanoag culture

• To celebrate the first Thanksgiving

How did the relationship between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag change after the 1621 celebration?

• It remained peaceful and cooperative.

• It turned violent over time.

• It led to the Wampanoag moving to Europe.

• It resulted in the Pilgrims leaving Plymouth.