First Thanksgiving and William Brewster

The video explores Tamara's ancestry, focusing on her 13th great-grandfather, William Brewster, a religious radical in 1600s England. Brewster's involvement with the Separatists led to his arrest and eventual journey on the Mayflower to the New World. The Pilgrims faced harsh conditions, but with help from the Wampanoag tribe, they survived and celebrated the first Thanksgiving, where Brewster played a significant role.

What was the primary reason William Brewster used his home as a church?

• To practice an underground religious movement

• To host community gatherings

• To hold political meetings

• To teach local children

Why was William Brewster considered a wanted man in 1607?

• For theft

• For political dissent

• For tax evasion

• For disobedience in religious matters

What significant event did William Brewster and his family participate in during their journey to the New World?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The founding of Jamestown

• The voyage of the Mayflower

• The Boston Tea Party

What does Tamara's ancestry reveal about the complexity of race in the United States?

• It represents both the colonizers and the enslaved

• It highlights the blend of different cultures

• It shows a simple lineage

• It focuses solely on European heritage

What role did William Brewster hold among the Pilgrims upon arriving in the New World?

• Ruling elder

• Chief negotiator

• Military leader

• Governor

What was one of the main challenges faced by the Pilgrims during their first winter in New England?

• Political unrest

• Severe weather conditions

• Conflict with local tribes

• Lack of food

How did the Wampanoag tribe assist the Pilgrims?

• By trading goods

• By providing military support

• By teaching them how to hunt, farm, and fish

• By building their homes

What event is described as the first Thanksgiving?

• A feast celebrating the Pilgrims' arrival

• A religious ceremony

• A harvest celebration with the Wampanoag tribe

• A political meeting

Who is depicted as leading the prayer in the famous depiction of the first Thanksgiving?

• Edward Winslow

• Miles Standish

• William Brewster

• John Smith

What was the outcome for the Pilgrims after the first winter in New England?

• They abandoned the settlement

• They moved to another colony

• They returned to England

• They established a stable colony with the help of the Wampanoag