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Story Questions
1. 
How does the author feel about Thanksgiving?
a. disgusted
b. amused
c. concerned 
d. can’t tell from the passage
2. 
Which statement explains the purpose of Thanksgiving?
a. Thanksgiving has been celebrated ever since.
b. They decided to have a feast to celebrate.
c. Historians have determined that the guests probably gathered around a large table to eat.
d. They invited 91 Native Americans to join in the feast.
3. 
The third paragraph informs the reader about . . .
a. the guests invited to the first Thanksgiving.
b. how many years it took for Thanksgiving to become official.
c. the discrimination between the Native Americans and the Pilgrims.
d. the menu at the first Thanksgiving.

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#3491 Daily Warm-Ups: Reading
War of 1812
Some people say that the War of 1812 was the second revolutionary war. In a way, it was. This war 
was a fight between America and Great Britain. They disagreed about shipping and trade on the seas.
Fighting took place in both Canada and America. The Americans won the War of 1812.
Thomas Jefferson was president in America at the time. He was trying to keep American goods going 
to other parts of the world. He didn’t, however, want to get America involved in world events. France 
and Britain were at war at the time. They both thought that America was supplying the other country 
with goods and weapons.
Both France and Britain searched American ships. They were treated poorly. America was mad at both 
countries but ended up fighting Britain. The White House and the Capitol were both burned in the war.
A treaty was finally signed. As a result of the war, America became known as a powerful player in the 
world.
Warm-Up 3
Name _________________________ Date _________
Nonfiction: American History