The First Thanksgiving Hassler Elementary Second Grade
Who lived in America first? Native Americans
The Pilgrims came to America in what year? 1620
What country did the Pilgrims come from? England
Who was the special Indian friend who helped the Pilgrims? Squanto
Who was the Indian king that signed the peace treaty with the Pilgrims? Massasoit
How many Indians came to the first Thanksgiving feast? 90
What was the name of the new settlement that the Pilgrims built? Plymouth
What was the name of the Pilgrims’ ship? Mayflower
How many days did the first Thanksgiving feast last? 3 days
What foods did the Pilgrims eat at their feast? turkey lobster deer meat pumpkin berries fish corn
The Indians taught the Pilgrims… where to find berries and herbs
The Indians taught the Pilgrims… how to plant corn
The Indians taught the Pilgrims… how to hunt for deer and turkey
The Indians taught the Pilgrims… the best ways to catch fish
The Pilgrim children had many chores. Can you name them? chase away birds and animals in the cornfield turn the stick that turned the turkey over the fire
The Pilgrim children also… stuffed pine needles and feathers into bags to make mattresses helped with the washing
The Pilgrim children also… helped make soap and candles
Why did the Pilgrims come to the New World? They wanted freedom of religion.