The True Story Behind Thanksgiving

What was the main reason the Pilgrims struggled to survive in Plymouth during the winter of 1620?

• They were attacked by native tribes.

• They were not equipped to deal with the challenges of the new world.

• They faced severe weather conditions.

• They had conflicts among themselves.

Who captured Squanto and other natives during one of their visits to the white men's ships?

• John Smith

• Thomas Hunt

• William Bradford

• John Slaney

How did Squanto gain his freedom after being sold into slavery in Spain?

• He was bought by an English businessman.

• He was set free by a group of Spanish friars.

• He escaped on his own.

• He was released by the Spanish government.

What skills did Squanto learn from the Spanish friars?

• Planting and harvesting crops

• Building and construction

• Navigating the seas

• Hunting and fishing

Who did Squanto work for in England before returning to America?

• John Smith

• John Slaney

• William Bradford

• Thomas Hunt

What did Squanto find when he returned to his village in 1619?

• His tribe had been wiped out by a plague.

• His village was taken over by another tribe.

• His village was thriving.

• His tribe had moved to a new location.

How did Squanto help the Pilgrims after making his presence known to them?

• He taught them how to build shelters.

• He helped them make peace with the Wampanoag and other tribes.

• He provided them with weapons.

• He led them to a new settlement.

What was the outcome of the Pilgrims' first harvest in 1621?

• It was abundant and successful.

• It was destroyed by a storm.

• It was a failure.

• It was average.

Who invited the Wampanoag tribe to the first Thanksgiving celebration?

• Thomas Hunt

• William Bradford

• Squanto

• John Slaney

What role did Squanto play in the Pilgrims' survival and success?

• He provided them with food.

• He taught them essential survival skills and helped establish peace with native tribes.

• He built their homes.

• He led them in battles against other tribes.