This presentation was prepared for Deaf and hard of hearing students in Ms. AmyLC's social studies classes.

1. Thanksgiving:
A United States Holiday

2. Name:
Date:
What Do You Know about Thanksgiving?
1. Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
2. The Pilgrims called themselves separatists. They wanted freedom of religion.
3. They lived in England. King James was the leader. In 1620, King James suggested
the Pilgrims move to North America.
4. The Pilgrims intended to go to Virginia, but they sailed to Massachusetts.
5. They sailed on a ship called the Mayflower.
6. They wrote a set of laws called the Mayflower Compact.
7. The Pilgrims were not prepared for the winter, so many of them died.
8. Native American Indians helped the Pilgrims.
9. After one year in North America, the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
10. Today, many Native Americans say Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of
mourning.

4. Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
•an American holiday
•last Thursday of November

5. Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
•an American holiday
•last Thursday of November

6. The Pilgrims

7. 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 called themselves 'separatists'.)

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

10. http://www.decsy.org.uk/downloads/Triangular-Trade-map.gif
The Pilgrims lived in England. They went to North America.

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The Pilgrims lived in England. They went to North America.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

19. Pilgrims
King James of England
Want freedom?
Leave now!
Want freedom?
Leave now!

20. Pilgrims
Want freedom?
Leave now!
Go to North America.
Want freedom?
Leave now!
Go to North America.
King James of England

21. Pilgrims
We will go to North
America.
We will go to North
America.

22. Pilgrims
We will go to North
America.
We will go to North
America.

23. The Mayflower

24. http://www.decsy.org.uk/downloads/Triangular-Trade-map.gif
In 1620, the Pilgrims left England. They went to North America.

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In 1620, the Pilgrims left England. They went to North America.

26. http://www.decsy.org.uk/downloads/Triangular-Trade-map.gif
In 1620, the Pilgrims left England. They went to North America.

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

28. http://www.decsy.org.uk/downloads/Triangular-Trade-map.gif
In 1620, the Pilgrims left England. They went to North America.

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

32. The Mayflower departed September 16, 1620.

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

34. http://www.decsy.org.uk/downloads/Triangular-Trade-map.gif
In 1620, the Pilgrims left England. They went to North America.

39. After 60 days, the Mayflower arrived November 11, 1620.

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

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

44. Leaders signed laws, the
Mayflower Compact.
Leaders signed laws, the
Mayflower Compact.

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

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

49. Landing of the Pilgrims by Henry Bacon

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

54. 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, half of the 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.

55. 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, half of the 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.

56. 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.

57. 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.

59. Samoset Welcoming the Pilgrims

60. Samoset Welcoming the Pilgrims

61. Samoset Welcoming the Pilgrims

69. Squanto
• Learned English as a
slave in Europe
• Taught Pilgrims how
to grow corn
• Taught Pilgrims how
to catch eels

70. Squanto
• Learned English as a
slave in Europe
• Taught Pilgrims how
to grow corn
• Taught Pilgrims how
to catch eels

71. 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.

72. The First Thanksgiving - 1621

73. The First Thanksgiving - 1621

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

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

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

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

79. turkey

80. mashed potatoes

81. sweet potatoes

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

83. corn

84. cornbread

85. pumpkin pie

86. parade

87. parade

88. parade

95. Name:
Date:
What Do You Know about Thanksgiving?
1. Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
2. The Pilgrims called themselves separatists. They wanted freedom of religion.
3. They lived in England. King James was the leader. In 1620, King James suggested
the Pilgrims move to North America.
4. The Pilgrims intended to go to Virginia, but they sailed to Massachusetts.
5. They sailed on a ship called the Mayflower.
6. They wrote a set of laws called the Mayflower Compact.
7. The Pilgrims were not prepared for the winter, so many of them died.
8. Native American Indians helped the Pilgrims.
9. After one year in North America, the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
10. Today, many Native Americans say Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of
mourning.

96. Name:
Date:
What Do You Know about Thanksgiving?
1. Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
2. The Pilgrims called themselves separatists. They wanted freedom of religion.
3. They lived in England. King James was the leader. In 1620, King James suggested
the Pilgrims move to North America.
4. The Pilgrims intended to go to Virginia, but they sailed to Massachusetts.
5. They sailed on a ship called the Mayflower.
6. They wrote a set of laws called the Mayflower Compact.
7. The Pilgrims were not prepared for the winter, so many of them died.
8. Native American Indians helped the Pilgrims.
9. After one year in North America, the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
10. Today, many Native Americans say Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of
mourning.

97. Name:
Date:
What Do You Know about Thanksgiving?
1. Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
2. The Pilgrims called themselves separatists. They wanted freedom of religion.
3. They lived in England. King James was the leader. In 1620, King James suggested
the Pilgrims move to North America.
4. The Pilgrims intended to go to Virginia, but they sailed to Massachusetts.
5. They sailed on a ship called the Mayflower.
6. They wrote a set of laws called the Mayflower Compact.
7. The Pilgrims were not prepared for the winter, so many of them died.
8. Native American Indians helped the Pilgrims.
9. After one year in North America, the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
10. Today, many Native Americans say Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of
mourning.

98. Name:
Date:
What Do You Know about Thanksgiving?
1. Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
2. The Pilgrims called themselves separatists. They wanted freedom of religion.
3. They lived in England. King James was the leader. In 1620, King James suggested
the Pilgrims move to North America.
4. The Pilgrims intended to go to Virginia, but they sailed to Massachusetts.
5. They sailed on a ship called the Mayflower.
6. They wrote a set of laws called the Mayflower Compact.
7. The Pilgrims were not prepared for the winter, so many of them died.
8. Native American Indians helped the Pilgrims.
9. After one year in North America, the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
10. Today, many Native Americans say Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of
mourning.

99. Name:
Date:
What Do You Know about Thanksgiving?
1. Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
2. The Pilgrims called themselves separatists. They wanted freedom of religion.
3. They lived in England. King James was the leader. In 1620, King James suggested
the Pilgrims move to North America.
4. The Pilgrims intended to go to Virginia, but they sailed to Massachusetts.
5. They sailed on a ship called the Mayflower.
6. They wrote a set of laws called the Mayflower Compact.
7. The Pilgrims were not prepared for the winter, so many of them died.
8. Native American Indians helped the Pilgrims.
9. After one year in North America, the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
10. Today, many Native Americans say Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of
mourning.

100. Name:
Date:
What Do You Know about Thanksgiving?
1. Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
2. The Pilgrims called themselves separatists. They wanted freedom of religion.
3. They lived in England. King James was the leader. In 1620, King James suggested
the Pilgrims move to North America.
4. The Pilgrims intended to go to Virginia, but they sailed to Massachusetts.
5. They sailed on a ship called the Mayflower.
6. They wrote a set of laws called the Mayflower Compact.
7. The Pilgrims were not prepared for the winter, so many of them died.
8. Native American Indians helped the Pilgrims.
9. After one year in North America, the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
10. Today, many Native Americans say Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of
mourning.

101. Name:
Date:
What Do You Know about Thanksgiving?
1. Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
2. The Pilgrims called themselves separatists. They wanted freedom of religion.
3. They lived in England. King James was the leader. In 1620, King James suggested
the Pilgrims move to North America.
4. The Pilgrims intended to go to Virginia, but they sailed to Massachusetts.
5. They sailed on a ship called the Mayflower.
6. They wrote a set of laws called the Mayflower Compact.
7. The Pilgrims were not prepared for the winter, so many of them died.
8. Native American Indians helped the Pilgrims.
9. After one year in North America, the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
10. Today, many Native Americans say Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of
mourning.

102. Name:
Date:
What Do You Know about Thanksgiving?
1. Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
2. The Pilgrims called themselves separatists. They wanted freedom of religion.
3. They lived in England. King James was the leader. In 1620, King James suggested
the Pilgrims move to North America.
4. The Pilgrims intended to go to Virginia, but they sailed to Massachusetts.
5. They sailed on a ship called the Mayflower.
6. They wrote a set of laws called the Mayflower Compact.
7. The Pilgrims were not prepared for the winter, so many of them died.
8. Native American Indians helped the Pilgrims.
9. After one year in North America, the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
10. Today, many Native Americans say Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of
mourning.

103. Name:
Date:
What Do You Know about Thanksgiving?
1. Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
2. The Pilgrims called themselves separatists. They wanted freedom of religion.
3. They lived in England. King James was the leader. In 1620, King James suggested
the Pilgrims move to North America.
4. The Pilgrims intended to go to Virginia, but they sailed to Massachusetts.
5. They sailed on a ship called the Mayflower.
6. They wrote a set of laws called the Mayflower Compact.
7. The Pilgrims were not prepared for the winter, so many of them died.
8. Native American Indians helped the Pilgrims.
9. After one year in North America, the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
10. Today, many Native Americans say Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of
mourning.

104. Name:
Date:
What Do You Know about Thanksgiving?
1. Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
2. The Pilgrims called themselves separatists. They wanted freedom of religion.
3. They lived in England. King James was the leader. In 1620, King James suggested
the Pilgrims move to North America.
4. The Pilgrims intended to go to Virginia, but they sailed to Massachusetts.
5. They sailed on a ship called the Mayflower.
6. They wrote a set of laws called the Mayflower Compact.
7. The Pilgrims were not prepared for the winter, so many of them died.
8. Native American Indians helped the Pilgrims.
9. After one year in North America, the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
10. Today, many Native Americans say Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of
mourning.

105. Name:
Date:
What Do You Know about Thanksgiving?
1. Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
2. The Pilgrims called themselves separatists. They wanted freedom of religion.
3. They lived in England. King James was the leader. In 1620, King James suggested
the Pilgrims move to North America.
4. The Pilgrims intended to go to Virginia, but they sailed to Massachusetts.
5. They sailed on a ship called the Mayflower.
6. They wrote a set of laws called the Mayflower Compact.
7. The Pilgrims were not prepared for the winter, so many of them died.
8. Native American Indians helped the Pilgrims.
9. After one year in North America, the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
10. Today, many Native Americans say Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of
mourning.

106. Name:
Date:
What Do You Know about Thanksgiving?
1. Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
2. The Pilgrims called themselves separatists. They wanted freedom of religion.
3. They lived in England. King James was the leader. In 1620, King James suggested
the Pilgrims move to North America.
4. The Pilgrims intended to go to Virginia, but they sailed to Massachusetts.
5. They sailed on a ship called the Mayflower.
6. They wrote a set of laws called the Mayflower Compact.
7. The Pilgrims were not prepared for the winter, so many of them died.
8. Native American Indians helped the Pilgrims.
9. After one year in North America, the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
10. Today, many Native Americans say Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of
mourning.

107. Name:
Date:
What Do You Know about Thanksgiving?
1. Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
2. The Pilgrims called themselves separatists. They wanted freedom of religion.
3. They lived in England. King James was the leader. In 1620, King James suggested
the Pilgrims move to North America.
4. The Pilgrims intended to go to Virginia, but they sailed to Massachusetts.
5. They sailed on a ship called the Mayflower.
6. They wrote a set of laws called the Mayflower Compact.
7. The Pilgrims were not prepared for the winter, so many of them died.
8. Native American Indians helped the Pilgrims.
9. After one year in North America, the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
10. Today, many Native Americans say Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of
mourning.

108. Name:
Date:
What Do You Know about Thanksgiving?
1. Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
2. The Pilgrims called themselves separatists. They wanted freedom of religion.
3. They lived in England. King James was the leader. In 1620, King James suggested
the Pilgrims move to North America.
4. The Pilgrims intended to go to Virginia, but they sailed to Massachusetts.
5. They sailed on a ship called the Mayflower.
6. They wrote a set of laws called the Mayflower Compact.
7. The Pilgrims were not prepared for the winter, so many of them died.
8. Native American Indians helped the Pilgrims.
9. After one year in North America, the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
10. Today, many Native Americans say Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of
mourning.

109. 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, many Native Americans say Thanksgiving is not a holiday but a day of
____________________________.