USA HISTORY

SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What language did Squanto learn to speak?
A
French
B
Spanish
C
English
D
Chinese
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1590-1657 CE). Squanto was kidnapped by the English captain Thomas Hunt in 1614 CE to be sold into slavery but either escaped or won his freedom in Spain and traveled to England where he learned English and worked as interpreter and shipbuilder.

Detailed explanation-2: -In London, Squanto worked for the merchant John Slaney, who was sympathetic to his cause. He taught him English so he could be a translator on a ship back home one day.

Detailed explanation-3: -He learned to speak English and was hired as a guide and interpreter. He taught the Pilgrims to plant corn. Squanto had much power among the Native Americans and the Pilgrims. He abused it, and barely escaped an Indian execution.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tisquantum, the interpreter, had turned up at Massasoit’s home a year and a half before. He spoke fluent English, because he had lived for several years in Britain.

Detailed explanation-5: -Samoset had learned English from the fishermen who had frequented the waters off the American coast and talked to these new settlers, establishing a rapport. He later returned with deer skins to trade. They didn’t trade on this occasion, but they did exchange food. A few days later, Samoset returned.

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