Thanksgiving History and Perspectives

The video explores common myths about Thanksgiving, including the Pilgrims' motivations, Squanto's role, and the first feast's details. It highlights the historical context and how Thanksgiving became a national holiday, while also addressing the impact on Native Americans and their perspectives.

What year did the Mayflower land in America?

• 1620

• 1621

• 1622

• 1619

Why did Squanto help the Pilgrims?

• He had personal motives and a poor relationship with his chief.

• He was promised land by the Pilgrims.

• He was forced by the Wampanoag chief.

• He wanted to make new friends.

What was the initial relationship between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag based on?

• A trade agreement

• A cultural exchange program

• A mutual defense treaty

• A shared religious belief

What was one of the main reasons the Pilgrims came to America?

• To establish a religious theocracy

• To find new trade routes

• To escape poverty

• To seek religious freedom

Which of the following foods was likely NOT served at the first Thanksgiving?

• Shellfish

• Sweet potatoes

• Cornmeal

• Wild turkey

Who played a significant role in making Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• George Washington

• Sarah Josepha Hale

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

What was one of Sarah Josepha Hale's other notable achievements?

• Authoring the nursery rhyme 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'

• Founding the first American university

• Leading the women's suffrage movement

• Writing the Declaration of Independence

What is the perspective of some Native Americans on Thanksgiving?

• A day of celebration and unity

• A reminder of historical injustices

• A time for family gatherings

• A day to honor the Pilgrims

What event in 1637 is remembered by some Native Americans on Thanksgiving?

• The first Thanksgiving feast

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The arrival of the Mayflower

• The Pequot Massacre

What did George W. Bush declare the day after Thanksgiving to be?

• Harvest Festival Day

• Native American Heritage Day

• National Unity Day

• Pilgrims' Day