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Lesson 55 of 84 · History
How We Know About the Past
The first Thanksgiving was a harvest celebration shared between Pilgrims and Wampanoag people. It reminds us of coming together and being thankful.
Key Facts
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Old photographs teach us about long ago.
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Artifacts are objects from the past.
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Oral history is stories told aloud.
Timeline
1776
The Declaration of Independence is signed
1787
The U.S. Constitution is written
1791
The Bill of Rights is ratified
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Why do we learn about history?