What event caused almost half of the Pilgrims to die during their first year in America? - A harsh winter in 1620 killed almost half of the Pilgrims., How did the neighbouring tribe help the colonists survive? - The tribe taught the colonists how to fish, plant crops, and hunt., What foods were most likely served during the 1621 harvest feast? - The feast probably included roast goose, corn, codfish, and lobster, not turkey., What was the original purpose of Thanksgiving days for later generations of New England colonists? - Thanksgiving was originally a religious holiday focused on fasting, prayer, and giving thanks to God., Why would colonial governors declare days of Thanksgiving? Give at least two reasons mentioned in the video. - Governors declared Thanksgiving days for bountiful harvests, victorious battles, or rains ending droughts., What national event in 1777 led the Continental Congress to declare a national day of Thanksgiving? - The victory over the British at Saratoga in 1777., Who was Sarah Josepha Hale, and what was her goal regarding Thanksgiving? - Hale was a magazine editor who campaigned to create a national, annual Thanksgiving Day., Why did Abraham Lincoln decide to support Hale’s idea and make Thanksgiving a national holiday? - Lincoln supported the idea because he believed the holiday could unite the nation during the Civil War., What new traditions became part of Thanksgiving during the 20th century? Mention at least two. - New traditions included NFL Thanksgiving football games (starting in the 1920s) and large parades like the Macy’s Parade., According to the video, what is the main meaning of Thanksgiving in modern times? - Today, Thanksgiving is mostly about family, slowing down, reconnecting, and feeling grateful.,

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