Thanksgiving 2A

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• Secundair onderwijs

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Thanksgiving

A national holiday

The first Thanksgiving

In 1620, a group of English colonists sailed to America to establish a farming village there. The pilgrims planned to settle near present-day New York City. After a travel of 66 days, they arrived at 'New England'.

The Mayflower

The pilgrims wanted to use two ships: The Speedwell and Mayflower. Because the Speedwell leaked, they set sail with 102 passengers on the Mayflower. Many families got split up.

New England

After exploring the area, the pilgrims settled in an abandoned village. While building new houses, they continued living on the ship. Many people fell ill, because of the cold, wet weather. Only 52 people survived the first year.

The native Americans

After 4 months, the colonists first made contact with the native Americans. In March 1621, they made a treaty of mutual protection. They could not harm each another. Also, 90 native Americans helped the pilgrims work in the fields.

The first feast

In the fall of 1621, the pilgrims celebrated their first harvest. The 90 native Americans joined the party. During the feast, two cultures came together and were thankful for what they had.

National holiday

In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln encouraged Americans to recognize the last Thursday of November as “a day of Thanksgiving.” A few years later in 1870, the Congress made Thanksgiving (along with Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Independence Day) a national holiday. 

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FALSE

Two ships sailed to America.

The pilgrims wanted to settle near New York.

The pilgrims had a nice first year in New England.

The native Americans and pilgrims hated each other.

The first Thanksgiving feast was during the fall.

Thanksgiving is celebrated in March.

Which desert is always on the Thanksgiving menu?

1. Ice cream
2. Donuts
3. Pumpkin pie
4. Apple pie

Which food items are on the Thanksgiving menu?

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