Lesson 7 of 84 · Colonization
⭐ 30 XPJamestown: The First Permanent English Settlement
Plymouth Colony was established in 1620 by a group of English settlers known as the Pilgrims.
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Plymouth Colony was established in 1620 by a group of English settlers known as the Pilgrims. Seeking religious freedom, the Pilgrims traveled aboard the Mayflower and landed at what is now Massachusetts. They faced a harsh winter but received help from local Native American tribes, including the Wampanoag. The successful harvest in 1621 led to the first Thanksgiving celebration, which is remembered today as a time of sharing and friendship.
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The Pilgrims sailed to America on the Mayflower in 1620.
Plymouth Colony was established for religious freedom.
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 after a successful harvest.
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The Declaration of Independence is signed
The U.S. Constitution is written
The Bill of Rights is ratified
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