Plymouth: The Pilgrims' Story

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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.

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The Pilgrims' story is remembered for their courage and the first Thanksgiving celebration.

Key facts

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1The Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth in 1620.
2They traveled on the Mayflower.
3Squanto helped the Pilgrims learn to grow crops.

Timeline

When it happened

1620
The Pilgrims sign the Mayflower Compact
1621
Plymouth makes a peace treaty with the Wampanoag leader Massasoit
1621
The Pilgrims and Wampanoag share a harvest feast
1691
Plymouth Colony joins Massachusetts Bay

Then & Now

The choices made back then are why the world looks like this now.

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Colonial children often learned their letters from a hornbook: a wooden paddle holding one printed page under a thin, clear layer of animal horn.

Question 1 of 2

What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on?

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Question 2 of 2

Who helped the Pilgrims learn how to grow crops?

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