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Lesson 74 of 84 · Colonization
The First Thanksgiving: Fact and Legend
During medieval Europe, feudalism organized society into lords, vassals, and serfs. Castles dotted the landscape, and the Catholic Church played a central role in daily life.
Key Facts
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Oral histories preserve community stories.
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Primary sources come from the time of the event.
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Historians use evidence to support claims.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is an artifact?