Thanksgiving, a little history

At the beginning of the 17th century, a religious group

They decide to go to _____________ to establish a
called the Puritans are persecuted in ______________. colony where they can practice their religion freely.

In September _________, a hundred and two Puritans

and colonists leave Plymouth, England on a ship called The voyage on the
______________________.
_____________ Ocean

is very dangerous.

The Mayflower

In December 1620, they arrive Their first winter is very difficult.

in America, in what is today Cape The Pilgrims are _______ and ____________.
Cod, Massachusetts. These original
colonists are known as the
_____________ or Pilgrim Fathers.

In the spring of 1621, Native Americans from the

Forty-five Pilgrims die during the _______________.
Wampanoag tribe ________ the Pilgrims survive.
One of them can
speak ____________.
His name is Squanto.

Squanto shows the colonists how to plant local crops, The Pilgrims work hard. They
such as _______________ and ____________, build houses, they go hunting and
as well as where to fish and hunt. _______________.

The harvest of 1621 produces a lot of food so a _______ The grateful Pilgrims invite Squanto and other Native
is organized to celebrate and give ___________ to God. Americans. They have a big celebration for three
days. It is the first ________________________.
 Thanksgiving, a little history
At the beginning of the 17th century, a religious group
They decide to go to America to establish a colony
called the Puritans are persecuted in England. where they can practice their religion freely.

In September 1620, a hundred and two Puritans and

colonists leave Plymouth, England on a ship called The voyage on the
The Mayflower.
Atlantic Ocean

is very dangerous.

The Mayflower

In December 1620, they arrive Their first winter is very difficult.

in America, in what is today Cape The Pilgrims are cold and hungry.
Cod, Massachusetts. These original
colonists are known as the Pilgrims
or Pilgrim Fathers.

In the spring of 1621, Native Americans from the

Forty-five Pilgrims die during the first winter.
Wampanoag tribe help the Pilgrims survive.
One of them can
speak English.
His name is Squanto.

Squanto shows the colonists how to plant local crops, The Pilgrims work hard. They
such as pumpkins and corn, build houses, they go hunting and
as well as where to fish and hunt. fishing.

The harvest of 1621 produces a lot of food so a feast is The grateful Pilgrims invite Squanto and other Native
organized to celebrate and give thanks to God. Americans. They have a big celebration for three
days. It is the first Thanksgiving.
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