The Real History of Thanksgiving

What year did the English settlers and Native Americans come together for the first Thanksgiving?

• 1621

• 1622

• 1623

• 1620

Which European captain kidnapped Squanto and sold him into slavery?

• Christopher Columbus

• Thomas Hunt

• Francis Drake

• John Smith

What was the primary reason the Pilgrims sailed to the New World?

• To escape religious persecution

• To explore new lands

• To find gold

• To trade with Native Americans

Who helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter by teaching them vital skills?

• Pocahontas

• Squanto

• Samoset

• Massasoit

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

• Turkey

• Pumpkin pie

• Eel

• Corn

How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?

• Four days

• Three days

• Two days

• One day

What was the main reason for the alliance between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag?

• To explore new territories

• Mutual need for protection and support

• To share religious beliefs

• To trade goods

What major conflict erupted in 1675 between Native Americans and settlers?

• King Philip's War

• The French and Indian War

• The Pequot War

• The American Revolution

Who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday during the Civil War?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

What is the primary purpose of Thanksgiving today?

• To be grateful for what we have

• To honor Native American culture

• To remember the Pilgrims

• To celebrate the harvest