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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was Squanto’s friend named?
A
Samoset
B
Geronimo
C
Peter
D
Gabriel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Samoset, Massasoit, and Tisquantum, or Squanto, were three indigenous men who played a key role when the Mayflower first landed in Massachusetts. “1620: Beyond Thanksgiving” is produced by NBC News Learn in partnership with NBC 10 Boston.

Detailed explanation-2: -Squanto was born into the Pawtuxet people who occupied lands in present-day Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Little is known about his early life.

Detailed explanation-3: -Samoset (also Somerset, c. 1590 – c. 1653) was an Abenaki sagamore and the first Native American to make contact with the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony. He startled the colonists on March 16, 1621, by walking into Plymouth Colony and greeting them in English, saying “Welcome, Englishmen."

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Samoset and Squanto are not the same person, although both played a role in the Wampanoag establishing relations with Plymouth Colony. Samoset was the man who met the Pilgrims first, on behalf of the Wampanoag chief Massasoit.

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