USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the mythology behind the first Thanksgiving in 1621, the Pilgrims met a “friendly” Native American named Squanto in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Squanto taught the Pilgrims how to plant corn, and the settlers enjoyed a hearty feast with their new native friend.

Detailed explanation-2: -There he taught the pilgrims how to farm the land so that they were able to prepare for the next winter and after their first successful harvest, they famously invited Squanto and the Wampanoag Indians to join them in a thanksgiving feast.

Detailed explanation-3: -Though there are varying versions of Squanto’s story, historians seem to agree that prior to the pilgrims’ settling in 1620, Squanto was captured by English explorers in 1614 and sold into slavery in Europe.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.