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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 ______.
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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 ______.
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The Salem witch trials stemmed from hysteria around supernatural or 'witch' ______.
The Salem witch trials stemmed from hysteria around supernatural or 'witch' ______.
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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
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The settlers of Jamestown struggled with hunger, illness, and limited ______
The settlers of Jamestown struggled with hunger, illness, and limited ______
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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 ______
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The Pilgrims set sail for the New World aboard the ______ in 1620
The Pilgrims set sail for the New World aboard the ______ in 1620
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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 ______
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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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Study Notes
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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Test your knowledge of the founding and development of Jamestown, the first English colony in North America. Learn about the Virginia Company's goals, settlers' challenges, and trade agreements with the Powhatan people.
