SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
FIRST THANKSGIVING HISTORY FACTS FOODS
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“Sail the ocean blue”
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“Mayflower got closer”
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“Welcome, Englishman”
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“We have found the New World!”
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Detailed explanation-1: -Many people would likely say that the Pilgrims landed at a spot to be known as Plymouth. True, the Pilgrims did land at Plymouth, dubbing it originally ‘New Plymouth, ” since they departed from Plymouth, England.
Detailed explanation-2: -What was the first thing they did when they arrived? They fell on their knees and blessed God for getting them there safely.
Detailed explanation-3: -Plymouth Colony After arriving in America, the Pilgrims searched the coast of New England for a good place to build a settlement. They eventually found a location called Plymouth. It had a calm harbor for their ship, a river for fresh water, and flat lands where they could plant crops.
Detailed explanation-4: -The pilgrims came to America in search of religious freedom. At the time, England required its citizens to belong to the Church of England. People wanted to practice their religious beliefs freely, and so many fled to the Netherlands, where laws were more flexible.