The First Thanksgiving
Learning Objective
I can describe the interactions between Native Americans and Pilgrims during the first Thanksgiving.
Key Concepts
At the start of the 17th century, southern New England was home to a variety of busy communities within several confederations known as the People of the First Light, who called their home the Dawn Land.
The Separatists, later known as Pilgrims, made a peace treaty with the Wampanoag ensuring mutual protection if attacked by enemies.
The first Thanksgiving was a three-day feast to celebrate the bountiful harvest with Massasoit and 90 of his warriors.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Before the Pilgrims arrived, what did Native Americans call their home?
2. What was the main reason the Separatists (Pilgrims) left Holland to settle in America?
3. Describe one way the Pilgrims struggled upon arriving in America.
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