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What was the name of the ship that carried the pilgrim fathers to the new country?
What was the name of the ship that carried the pilgrim fathers to the new country?
- New World Explorer
- Atlantic Voyager
- Mayflower (correct)
- Pilgrim's Pride
What did Squanto teach the pilgrims?
What did Squanto teach the pilgrims?
- How to navigate the seas and read the stars
- How to communicate with other Native American tribes
- How to build houses and boats
- How to grow corn and how to hunt and fish (correct)
When was the first thanksgiving dinner held?
When was the first thanksgiving dinner held?
- December 1620
- September 1620
- November 1621 (correct)
- October 1621
How many pilgrims died during the first winter in the new country?
How many pilgrims died during the first winter in the new country?
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What did the pilgrim fathers want to escape from when they left England?
What did the pilgrim fathers want to escape from when they left England?
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Study Notes
The Pilgrim Fathers' Journey
- The Pilgrim Fathers set sail on the Mayflower, a ship that carried them to the new country in 1620.
- The Pilgrim Fathers wanted to escape from religious persecution in England, seeking freedom to practice their faith.
The First Winter and Help from Squanto
- During the first winter, about 50% of the Pilgrim Fathers died, approximately 50 people, due to harsh conditions and lack of resources.
- Squanto, a Native American, taught the Pilgrim Fathers how to farm, fish, and adapt to the new environment, playing a crucial role in their survival.
The First Thanksgiving
- The first Thanksgiving dinner was held in 1621, where the Pilgrim Fathers celebrated their harvest with the Wampanoag tribe, marking a significant moment in American history.
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