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What was Squanto's role in helping the Pilgrims?
What was Squanto's role in helping the Pilgrims?
How did Squanto learn English?
How did Squanto learn English?
What happened to Squanto after he went to England?
What happened to Squanto after he went to England?
Why did Squanto join an expedition to map the coast of America?
Why did Squanto join an expedition to map the coast of America?
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What was the outcome of the promise made to Squanto by the English sea captains?
What was the outcome of the promise made to Squanto by the English sea captains?
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What happened when Squanto returned to his village in 1619?
What happened when Squanto returned to his village in 1619?
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What did Captain Hunt plan to do with Squanto and other Native Americans in Spain?
What did Captain Hunt plan to do with Squanto and other Native Americans in Spain?
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How long did Squanto stay in England before becoming homesick?
How long did Squanto stay in England before becoming homesick?
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What did Squanto do after being rescued by some monks in Spain?
What did Squanto do after being rescued by some monks in Spain?
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Why did Squanto return to England after traveling to Newfoundland?
Why did Squanto return to England after traveling to Newfoundland?
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Study Notes
Squanto's Life and Experiences
- Squanto, a Native American, played a crucial role in helping the Pilgrims adapt to their new environment in America.
- Squanto learned English during his time in captivity in England, where he was taken by English explorer Thomas Hunt.
- After being taken to England, Squanto was forced to work as a slave for several years before eventually escaping and making his way back to America.
- Squanto joined an expedition led by English explorer Ferdinando Gorges to map the coast of America, hoping to find his way back to his village.
- The English sea captains who had taken Squanto captive had promised to take him back to his village, but they reneged on their promise, selling him into slavery instead.
- When Squanto finally returned to his village in 1619, he found that his entire tribe had been wiped out by disease, leaving him the sole survivor.
- Captain Hunt had planned to sell Squanto and other Native Americans into slavery in Spain, but Squanto was rescued by some monks who helped him escape.
- Squanto stayed in England for several years, becoming homesick after about five years, which prompted him to try to return to America.
- After being rescued by monks in Spain, Squanto traveled to Newfoundland, but eventually returned to England to try to find a way back to America.
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Test your knowledge of Squanto's incredible journey and how he learned English in this engaging quiz. Learn about the encounter with English sea captain George Weymouth and the impact it had on Squanto's life.