Exploring the Truth Behind the First Thanksgiving

The video explores the true story behind the first Thanksgiving, contrasting it with the traditional narrative taught in schools. It delves into the complex interactions between the Pilgrims and Native Americans, highlighting the political and social dynamics of the time. The video also discusses the role of Squanto and the eventual conflicts that arose, leading to the decline of Native American populations due to European expansion and disease.

What was the name given to the region where the People of the First Light lived?

• Dawn Land

• Morning Land

• First Light Land

• Sunrise Land

Why did the Separatists leave Holland to come to America?

• They wanted to find gold.

• They were persecuted in Holland.

• They feared losing their national and communal identity.

• They were invited by the Native Americans.

What did the Pilgrims resort to in order to survive when food was running out?

• Hunting

• Fishing

• Trading with natives

• Stealing from graves, homes, and storage pits

Who was the first Native American to greet the Pilgrims in English?

• Hobamok

• Samoset

• Squanto

• Massasoit

What was Squanto's role in helping the Pilgrims?

• He provided them with weapons.

• He led them to gold mines.

• He taught them how to grow crops and acted as an interpreter.

• He built their houses.

What was the main reason for the first Thanksgiving feast?

• To mark the arrival of more settlers

• To honor the Native Americans

• To celebrate a bountiful harvest

• To celebrate a peace treaty

What was Squanto's plan during New Plymouth's first year?

• To return to England

• To overthrow Massasoit

• To help the Pilgrims build their colony

• To become the governor of New Plymouth

What delayed Bradford from handing over Squanto to Massasoit?

• An unidentified ship appeared

• A sudden storm

• A message from the King

• A disagreement among the settlers

What was the Puritans' view of Native Americans?

• They saw them as equals.

• They considered them wild, savage, and godless.

• They saw them as potential allies.

• They wanted to learn from them.

What was the long-term consequence of Puritan beliefs on Native Americans?

• They formed a lasting alliance.

• They were given their own land.

• Native Americans were forced to convert to Christianity or be eliminated.

• They lived in harmony.