Thanksgiving is a holiday that originated from the Pilgrims' celebration of their first successful harvest in North America in 1621 after their arrival on the Mayflower. The Pilgrims, who sought freedom of religion, faced difficulties in survival and were aided by Native Americans, particularly Squanto, who taught them farming and fishing. Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated with family gatherings, food, and gratitude, although some Native Americans view it as a day of mourning.

1. Thanksgiving:
A United States Holiday

2. Name:
Date:
What Do You Know about Thanksgiving?
1. Thanksgiving is an _____________________ holiday.
2. The Pilgrims called themselves __________________________. They wanted
____________________________________
3. They lived in _________________. _______________ was the leader. In ___________, King
James suggested the Pilgrims move to North America.
4. The Pilgrims intended to go to ____________________ but they sailed to Massachusetts.
5. They sailed on a ship called the _______________________.
6. They wrote a set of laws called the __________________________.
7. The Pilgrims were not ___________ for the winter, so many of them died.
8. __________________________ helped the Pilgrims.
9. After one year in North America, the Pilgrims celebrated the first ______________________.
10. Today, Native Americans do not celebrate Thanksgiving. Native Americans say
Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of ____________________________.

4. 2019

5. The Pilgrims
The Pilgrims lived in England in the 1600s.
(They called themselves 'separatists'.)

6. The Pilgrims
The Pilgrims lived in England in the 1600s.
(They called themselves 'separatists'.)

8. The Pilgrims
The Pilgrims lived in England in the 1600s.
They wanted freedom of religion.

9. Pilgrims
King James of England
The Pilgrims wanted freedom to pray.
The king of England said, “No!”

10. Pilgrims
King James of England
The Pilgrims wanted freedom to pray.
The king of England said, “No!”

11. Pilgrims
The Pilgrims wanted freedom to pray.
The king of England said, “No!”

12. Pilgrims
King James of England

13. Pilgrims
King James of England

16. The Mayflower

20. The Pilgrims
wanted to go to
Virginia.
They went to
Massachusetts.

22. About 102 passengers
30 crew .
132 people on board.

24. The Embarcation of the Pilgrims, by Robert Walter Weir

29. After 60 days, the Mayflower arrived in North America on November 11, 1620.

30. The Pilgrims
wanted to go to
Virginia.
They arrived in
Massachusetts.

31. The Pilgrims
wanted to go to
Virginia.
They arrived in
Massachusetts.

33. Landing of the Pilgrims by Michele Felice Cornè, circa 1805. Displayed in the White House

39. Landing of the Pilgrims by Henry Bacon

44. The Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth by Currier and Ives

45. The Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth by Currier and Ives

46. The Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth by Currier and Ives

49. Landing of the Pilgrims at Plimouth 11 Dec 1620 Currier and Ives

50. Landing of the Pilgrims at Plimouth 11 Dec 1620 Currier and Ives

51. Survival was difficult for the Pilgrims in North America
The Pilgrims were from cities. They were not farmers and did
not know how to grow food.
Because they were not prepared, 45 Pilgrims died.
The Indians taught them to farm and to hunt. They helped the
Pilgrims survive the winter.
The First Thanksgiving was a celebration of the Pilgrims first
successful harvest.

54. Samoset Welcoming the Pilgrims

55. Samoset Welcoming the Pilgrims

56. Samoset Welcoming the Pilgrims

63. Squanto
• Before the Pilgrims came,
other explorers from
England kidnapped
Squanto. He became a
slave in Europe. He lived
in Spain and England.
• He taught the Pilgrims how
to grow corn.
• He taught the Pilgrims how
to fish and catch eels,

64. Squanto
• Before the Pilgrims came,
other explorers from
England kidnapped
Squanto. He became a
slave in Europe. He lived
in Spain and England.
• He taught the Pilgrims how
to grow corn.
• He taught the Pilgrims how
to fish and catch eels,

65. Squanto
• Before the Pilgrims came,
other explorers from
England kidnapped
Squanto. He became a
slave in Europe. He lived
in Spain and England.
• He taught the Pilgrims how
to grow corn.
• He taught the Pilgrims how
to fish and catch eels,

66. Survival was difficult for the Pilgrims in North America
The Pilgrims were from cities. They were not farmers and
did not know how to grow food.
Because they were not prepared, 45 Pilgrims died.
The Indians taught them to farm and to hunt. They helped
the Pilgrims survive the winter.
The First Thanksgiving celebrated the Pilgrims' first
successful harvest.

67. The First Thanksgiving - 1621

68. The First Thanksgiving - 1621

69. The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth, Jennie A. Brownscomb

70. The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth, Jennie A. Brownscomb

72. Thanksgiving Today
• Families eat together
• Give thanks and pray
• Eat lots of food
• Watch American Football on TV

73. Thanksgiving Today
• Families eat together
• Give thanks and pray
• Eat lots of food
• Watch American Football on TV

74. turkey

75. mashed potatoes

76. sweet potatoes

77. stuffing
(bread, spices, nuts, vegetables, apples, raisins)

78. corn

79. cornbread

80. pumpkin pie

81. parade

82. parade

83. parade

90. https://youtu.be/V1yivp8jweU

98. Name:
Date:
What Do You Know about Thanksgiving?
1. Thanksgiving is an _____________________ holiday.
2. The Pilgrims called themselves __________________________. They wanted
____________________________________
3. They lived in _________________. _______________ was the leader. In ___________, King
James suggested the Pilgrims move to North America.
4. The Pilgrims intended to go to ____________________ but they sailed to Massachusetts.
5. They sailed on a ship called the _______________________.
6. They wrote a set of laws called the __________________________.
7. The Pilgrims were not ___________ for the winter, so many of them died.
8. __________________________ helped the Pilgrims.
9. After one year in North America, the Pilgrims celebrated the first ______________________.
10. Today, Native Americans do not celebrate Thanksgiving. Native Americans say
Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of ____________________________.