Lesson 4 of 84 · Colonial History
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepPlymouth: The Pilgrims' Story
The Pilgrims founded Plymouth Colony in 1620 after sailing on a ship called the Mayflower.
🎯 Your mission
Figure out how this changed the world.
⚡ The twist
History is written by the winners — keep asking what's missing.
Mind = Blown
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Then & Now
🕰️ The choices made back then are why the world looks like this now.
The Pilgrims founded Plymouth Colony in 1620 after sailing on a ship called the Mayflower. They left England to seek freedom to practice their religion. Upon arriving, they faced harsh weather and a tough winter, but they received help from the Native Americans, like Squanto, who taught them how to grow crops. The Pilgrims' story is remembered for their courage and the first Thanksgiving celebration.
Key Facts
The Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth in 1620.
They traveled on the Mayflower.
Squanto helped the Pilgrims learn to grow crops.
Timeline
Astronauts land on the Moon
The Berlin Wall falls
September 11 attacks change U.S. security policy
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on?
Why this still matters
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Stretch Challenge
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“What's something from history you wish you could see in person?”
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