Thanksgiving is a popular holiday in the United States. It is __________ each year on the third Thursday in November.

On Thanksgiving, people usually go to holiday gatherings. The centerpiece of the __________ is usually a roast turkey.

The first Thanksgiving was held in late 1621. At that time the Pilgrims gave thanks for their first ___________.

Forty-one passengers had met the previous year in the Mayflower's main cabin. At that __________, they drew up the rules by which they would govern themselves.

The set of rules was known as the "Mayflower Compact". Those who signed it ___________ to observe the agreement.

The Mayflower carried everything the Pilgrims would need in the New World. Musical instruments, considered unimportant, were not part of the ___________.

Liquids were brought over on the Mayflower in watertight barrels. These ___________ could later be used by Pilgrims to store water.

Axes were very important tools. With them the Pilgrims could _____________ logs from the forest trees to make their homes.

Everyone who was able to, had to work. Small children might be given the _________ of collecting firewood.

The Pilgrims were starving by the end of the winter. When Samoset visited them, their supplies of food had ___________ to almost nothing.

By early 1621, many had died and most of the others were sick. Just when things were most _____________, help arrived.

The Pilgrims were too feeble to defend themselves if attacked. Luckily the Wampanoags were not ____________.

It was important for the Pilgrims to know which berries could be eaten safely. The Wampanoags showed them which were _________ and which were poisonous.

Other ships followed the Mayflower, bringing more goods and people from England. The Plymouth colony became quite ____________ as trade with England grew.

The Pilgrims took like very seriously. If they could come back today, they would probably think that most Americans lead very ____________ lives.