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Squanto was a Native American of the Patuxet tribe who acted as an interpreter and guide to the Pilgrim settlers at Plymouth during their first ______ in the New World.
Squanto was a Native American of the Patuxet tribe who acted as an interpreter and guide to the Pilgrim settlers at Plymouth during their first ______ in the New World.
winter
In 1621, Squanto was introduced to the Pilgrims at Plymouth, and subsequently acted as an interpreter between Pilgrim representatives and Wampanoag Chief ______.
In 1621, Squanto was introduced to the Pilgrims at Plymouth, and subsequently acted as an interpreter between Pilgrim representatives and Wampanoag Chief ______.
Massasoit
The Pilgrims and Wampanoags celebrated the first Thanksgiving after reaping a successful ______.
The Pilgrims and Wampanoags celebrated the first Thanksgiving after reaping a successful ______.
crop
Massachusetts Bay Colony was settled in 1630 by a group of Puritans from England under the leadership of Governor John ______.
Massachusetts Bay Colony was settled in 1630 by a group of Puritans from England under the leadership of Governor John ______.
The Puritans intended to establish an ideal Christian community — a 'city on a hill,' as Winthrop called it — with the eyes of England and the entire world on ______.
The Puritans intended to establish an ideal Christian community — a 'city on a hill,' as Winthrop called it — with the eyes of England and the entire world on ______.
The Salem witch trials stemmed from hysteria around supernatural or 'witch' ______.
The Salem witch trials stemmed from hysteria around supernatural or 'witch' ______.
Jamestown was founded by the Virginia Company in order to search for ______ and silver deposits in the New World
Jamestown was founded by the Virginia Company in order to search for ______ and silver deposits in the New World
The settlers of Jamestown struggled with hunger, illness, and limited ______
The settlers of Jamestown struggled with hunger, illness, and limited ______
A trade agreement was made between John Smith and the Powhatan people that the settlers desperately ______
A trade agreement was made between John Smith and the Powhatan people that the settlers desperately ______
The Pilgrims set sail for the New World aboard the ______ in 1620
The Pilgrims set sail for the New World aboard the ______ in 1620
The Mayflower anchored at Plymouth Rock, where the Pilgrims formed the first permanent settlement of Europeans in New ______
The Mayflower anchored at Plymouth Rock, where the Pilgrims formed the first permanent settlement of Europeans in New ______
The Mayflower Compact was a set of rules for self-governance established by the English settlers who traveled to the New World on the ______
The Mayflower Compact was a set of rules for self-governance established by the English settlers who traveled to the New World on the ______
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Squanto and the Pilgrims
- Squanto, a Native American of the Patuxet tribe, acted as an interpreter and guide to the Pilgrim settlers at Plymouth during their first winter in the New World.
- In 1621, Squanto introduced the Pilgrims to Wampanoag Chief Massasoit, facilitating communication between the two groups.
- The Pilgrims and Wampanoags celebrated the first Thanksgiving in the fall of 1621 after a successful crop.
Massachusetts Bay Colony
- In 1630, a group of Puritans from England settled Massachusetts Bay Colony under the leadership of Governor John Winthrop.
- The Massachusetts Bay Company granted by King Charles I empowered the group to create a colony in Massachusetts.
- The settlers transferred the charter to Massachusetts, turning a commercial venture into a political one.
Anne Hutchinson and the Puritans
- Anne Hutchinson was an influential Puritan spiritual leader who challenged male-dominated religious authorities in colonial Massachusetts.
- Hutchinson defied gender roles in positions of power and gathered women into groups, threatening the male elders of the colony.
- For this, she was exiled from the colony.
The Puritan Theocracy
- The Puritans transformed the company into a religious commonwealth, aiming to establish an ideal Christian community.
- In 1631, Puritan leaders agreed to recognize only church members as freemen, leading to the suppression or banishment of dissenters.
- This mindset led to religious intolerance.
Salem Witch Trials
- The Salem witch trials stemmed from hysteria around supernatural or “witch” behaviors in 1692.
- The trials began after a group of young girls in Salem Village claimed to be possessed by the devil and accused several local women of witchcraft.
- The trials were fueled by residents’ suspicions of and resentment toward their neighbors, as well as their fear of outsiders.
Jamestown and New England
- Jamestown was founded in 1607 as the first English colony to search for gold and silver deposits and establish trade with the Orient.
- The settlers struggled with hunger, illness, and limited supplies, and a trade agreement was made between John Smith and the Powhatan people.
- Initially, interactions were peaceful, but native tribes grew discontent with exposure to disease and unfair treatment, leading to conflict.
The Pilgrims and the Mayflower
- In 1620, a group of around 100 English men and women seeking religious freedom, later known as the Pilgrims, set sail for the New World aboard the Mayflower.
- The Mayflower anchored at Plymouth Rock in late December, where the Pilgrims formed the first permanent settlement of Europeans in New England.
- The Mayflower Compact was a set of rules for self-governance established by the English settlers to ensure a functioning social structure.
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