Squanto: A Remarkable Man's Journey
10 Questions
8 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What was Squanto's role in helping the Pilgrims?

  • He was a warrior who fought alongside the Pilgrims
  • He was a translator for the Pilgrims
  • He was a chief of a nearby Native American tribe
  • Squanto taught the Pilgrims how to hunt, fish, and grow corn (correct)

How did Squanto learn English?

  • He learned English from the Pilgrims
  • He was taught English by a group of monks
  • He was captured and forced to learn English
  • He volunteered to go to England with an English sea captain (correct)

What happened to Squanto after he went to England?

  • He lived peacefully in England for the rest of his life
  • He was taken care of by the man who paid for Weymouth's trip. (correct)
  • He became a prominent figure in the English court
  • He returned to his village and found it thriving

Why did Squanto join an expedition to map the coast of America?

<p>To eventually return to his village after helping the sea captains (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the promise made to Squanto by the English sea captains?

<p>The promise was not kept, and he was kidnapped (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Squanto returned to his village in 1619?

<p>Every man, woman, and child was dead from disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Captain Hunt plan to do with Squanto and other Native Americans in Spain?

<p>Sell them for slaves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long did Squanto stay in England before becoming homesick?

<p>Nine years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Squanto do after being rescued by some monks in Spain?

<p>Joined another trip to Newfoundland, Canada (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Squanto return to England after traveling to Newfoundland?

<p>The expedition in Newfoundland was too far from his native village (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Squanto's role

Squanto taught Pilgrims how to hunt, fish, and grow corn.

Squanto's English

Squanto learned English by volunteering with an English sea captain.

Squanto's capture in England

English sea captains initially promised Squanto a return to his village but did not deliver on the promise, instead kidnapping him.

Squanto's village devastation

Upon Squanto's return in 1619, he found his village decimated; every inhabitant was dead due to disease.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Hunt's plan

Captain Hunt planned to sell Squanto and other Native Americans as slaves in Spain.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Squanto's English duration

Squanto remained in England for nine years before becoming homesick.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Squanto's rescue in Spain

Squanto was rescued by monks in Spain from Captain Hunt's captivity.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Squanto's Newfoundland journey

After being rescued, Squanto joined another trip to Newfoundland, Canada.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Squanto's return to England

Squanto returned to England after the Newfoundland expedition, because the trip was too remote from his village.

Signup and view all the flashcards

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.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

Description

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.

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Open
Browser
Browser