The First Thanksgiving: Separating Fact from Fiction

by Peter Mavrikis

Overview

Every November, the United States celebrates Thanksgiving Day. But what actually happened at the first Thanksgiving? And when did it happen? Discover the facts and find out the fiction surrounding one of America’s favorite holidays.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496695666
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	930L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Dr. Katrina Phillips is a citizen of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe. She earned her BA and PhD in History from the University of Minnesota, and she teaches Native American history and the history of the American West at Macalester College.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Seeking Religious Freedom 6

Chapter 2 Plymouth Rock 10

Chapter 3 The First Thanksgiving? 14

Chapter 4 Please Pass the Turkey 18

Chapter 5 Tension Builds 24

Chapter 6 Making It Official 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

A fresh spin on history engages history buffs and reluctant readers;