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What is the special meaning of the word 'Pilgrims' to Americans?
What is the special meaning of the word 'Pilgrims' to Americans?
A small group of English men and women who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean on board the Mayflower in the year 1620 to find religious freedom and make home in the New World.
When did the Pilgrims leave the Port of Plymouth and how long did they battle through the north Atlantic Ocean?
When did the Pilgrims leave the Port of Plymouth and how long did they battle through the north Atlantic Ocean?
They left on September 6, 1620, and battled through the north Atlantic Ocean for 65 days.
What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed across the Atlantic Ocean on?
What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed across the Atlantic Ocean on?
The Mayflower.
What did the Pilgrims call their settlement when they arrived in America?
What did the Pilgrims call their settlement when they arrived in America?
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What difficulties did the Pilgrims face during their first winter in America?
What difficulties did the Pilgrims face during their first winter in America?
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How did the Pilgrims learn to plant crops and hunt in America?
How did the Pilgrims learn to plant crops and hunt in America?
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What was the result of the Pilgrims' hard work in the fall of 1621?
What was the result of the Pilgrims' hard work in the fall of 1621?
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What national holiday do Americans celebrate on the fourth Thursday in November, and what is it traditionally associated with?
What national holiday do Americans celebrate on the fourth Thursday in November, and what is it traditionally associated with?
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Study Notes
The Pilgrims and Their Journey
- Pilgrims are people who make a journey for religious reasons, but in the American context, it refers to a specific group of English men and women who sailed on the Mayflower in 1620.
- The Pilgrims sailed from the Port of Plymouth on September 6, 1620, and took 65 days to cross the Atlantic Ocean, and 42 days to search for a good land along the coast.
- The Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth on December 21, 1620, and established a settlement.
The First Winter and Challenges
- The first winter was extremely difficult, with the Pilgrims having little food and no houses.
- Half of the original 100 settlers died of disease or starvation before spring arrived.
The Pilgrims' Resilience and Help from Indians
- The Pilgrims had strong faith and refused to give up, and began to build houses, clear land, and plant crops.
- Friendly Indians helped the Pilgrims by giving them seed corn and teaching them how to plant it, trap animals, fish, and hunt.
The First Harvest and Thanksgiving
- In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims had a successful harvest, which saved the colony.
- To celebrate their survival, the Pilgrims shared food with the Indians and gave thanks to God for their good fortune.
- This celebration later became the basis for the American national holiday of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Holiday
- Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.
- The traditional dinner includes turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie, and is a time to give thanks for all the good things in life.
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Learn about the Pilgrims, their journey on the Mayflower, and the establishment of the Plymouth settlement in 1620. Discover their 65-day voyage across the Atlantic and their search for a new home.
