SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
COLONIES OF FRANCE ENGLAND
Question
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led their explorations
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became their ally against Spanish colonies
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taught them to speak Native American language
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taught them how to fish and farm
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Detailed explanation-1: -He introduced the settlers to the fur trade and taught them how to sow and fertilize native crops; this proved vital, because the seeds which the Pilgrims had brought from England mostly failed.
Detailed explanation-2: -Squanto helped the Pilgrims communicate with the Native Amer-icans. He taught them how to plant corn. He taught them how to catch fish. He taught them where to find nuts and berries.
Detailed explanation-3: -Squanto (l. c. 1585-1622 CE) was the Native American of the Patuxet tribe who helped the English settlers of Plymouth Colony (later known as pilgrims) survive in their new home by teaching them how to plant crops, fish, and hunt.
Detailed explanation-4: -Squanto taught them how to hunt deer, plant pumpkins, refine maple syrup and find the best berries. He also showed them how to get the pelt of the beaver so they could develop a commercial enterprise. These pelts were in great demand in England and were used for making the popular felt hats. The Pilgrims worked hard.
Detailed explanation-5: -He acted as their translator, guide and advisor and played a key role in the early meetings in March of 1621, partly because he spoke English. He showed them how to plant vegetables showing them how to sow and fertilize native crops using fish, and helped them open trade with local native tribes.