USA HISTORY

SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the name of the captain who wanted Squanto to come to the New World?
A
Jim Brown
B
John Smith
C
Bob Barker
D
Sam Stoker
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The man liked Squanto and took care of him. But after nine years, Squanto was homesick and ready to go home. In 1614, two English sea cap-tains, named John Smith and Thomas Hunt, came to Squanto and asked him to go on an expedition with them to map the coast of America and trade with the Native Americans.

Detailed explanation-2: -Smith is one of the main characters in Disney’s 1995 animated film Pocahontas and its 1998 straight-to-video sequel Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World. He is voiced by Mel Gibson in the first movie and by his younger brother Donal Gibson in the sequel.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thomas Hunt (1754-1808) was an American military officer who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and later served in the United States Army where he rose to the rank of colonel and served until his death.

Detailed explanation-4: -Squanto taught the Pilgrims how to plant corn, and the settlers enjoyed a hearty feast with their new native friend. Getty ImagesSamoset, one of the first Native Americans to meet the Pilgrims, famously introduced them to Squanto.

Detailed explanation-5: -Captain John Smith died in London on June 21, 1631, and was buried at St. Sepulchre’s Church.

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