Thanksgiving

What is the traditional, mythical story of Thanksgiving that is often taught?

• Friendly Native Americans welcomed colonists and peacefully shared their land.

• Native Americans and colonists engaged in a series of conflicts over land.

• Colonists struggled to survive until Native Americans taught them farming techniques.

• Thanksgiving was a celebration of a successful harvest shared by all.

How does David Silverman describe the historical process of colonialism in America?

• A mutually beneficial exchange of cultures and resources.

• An invariably bloody process of violent conquest.

• A gradual integration of different communities.

• A series of peaceful negotiations and treaties.

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What is one reason David Silverman believes it is important to confront the true history of the country's founding?

• To encourage Native Americans to assimilate into mainstream American culture.

• To signal to indigenous people that they are valued and their history is accurately depicted.

• To promote a sense of national guilt and shame among all Americans.

• To justify past actions and policies towards Native American communities.

What is David Silverman's perspective on celebrating Thanksgiving?

• He believes Thanksgiving should be canceled due to its problematic historical origins.

• He advocates for celebrating Thanksgiving as a day of reflection on Native American losses.

• He suggests separating the ritual of giving thanks from the false myth of friendly Indians.

• He thinks the holiday should be exclusively for Native Americans to mourn their history.