The Pilgrims killed wild turkeys and wild deer, and they baked potatoes and corn and had a real feast. And you may be sure that they remembered to give thanks to God for helping them through the cold weather. Since then the people of New England have celebrated a Thanksgiving every year. Now nearly all the states of the Union observe this as a holiday. THANKSGIVING DAY OVER the river and through the wood, The horse knows the way To carry the sleigh Through the white and drifted snow. Over the river and through the wood — Oh, how the wind does blow! It stings the toes And bites the nose, As over the ground we go. Over the river and through the wood, Hear the bells ring, "Ting-a-ling-ding! Hurrah for Thanksgiving Day! Over the river and through the wood, Spring over the ground, Like a hunting hound! For this is Thanksgiving Day. Over the river and through the wood, And straight through the barnyard gate; We seem to go It is so hard to wait. Over the river and through the wood, Now grandmother's cap I spy! Hurrah for the fun; Is the pudding done? Hurrah for the pumpkin pie! - LYDIA MARIA CHILD. THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR THE CAUSE OTHER settlements were made in America MAINE 45 until there were thirteen Portland separate colonies. These MASS. Boston CT PENNSYLVANIA OHIO Pittsburg WEST R.VIRGINIA MD KENTUCKY TENNESSEE +35° ALABAMA Washingt VIRGINIA ew Haven New York Philadel DEL Saltimore NORTH CAROLINA SOUTH Norfolk E 40 35 Wilmington GEORGIA CAROLINA Charleston Savannah Jacksonville 30 St. Augustine colonies were under the rule of England. For many years England had been oppressing her colonies greatly. She had restricted their commerce. That is, they could not trade with any country except England. She had levied taxes upon the colonies and would not allow them to be represented in Parliament. A Stamp Act was passed. This law commanded the American colonists to buy English stamps-something like the postage stamps we have now-and to use these for many things. This angered the colonists to such an extent that a Congress of the people met in New York. Then England repealed the Stamp Act, but put taxes on many other things, such as tea, glass, paper, and other useful articles. Troops were sta AMERICA V. SHILLINGS were tioned in Boston, and the colonists EP ANNA taxed to pay them. STAMP ACT STAMPS These troops had a conflict with the people and, as a result, some Boston people were killed. This was called "The Boston Massacre." The tax on tea caused great discontent. The people refused to let the tea be unloaded at the different harbors. A load of tea had landed at the Boston harbor. One night about fifty men of Boston dressed themselves as Mohawk Indians, and |