| A | B |
| Pilgrims | People who fled Europe to avoid religious persecution. |
| Thanksgiving | Fourth Thursday in November; Holiday |
| persecution | bad treatment because of beliefs |
| frivolous | not necessary or important |
| Mayflower | ship sailed by Pilgrims to New World |
| equality | fair and equal treatment to all |
| winter | cold season |
| Native Americans | people living in America before Europeans arrival |
| poisonous | something that will make you sick or die if ingested |
| medicinal | something that heals |
| celebration | a gathering and meal for specific purpose |
| bountiful | plenty |
| fasting | not eating for a period of time |
| fertilize | to add something to soil to benefit crops |
| wilderness | away from civilization; wild country |