USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -That’s what the Pilgrims did in the year 1620, on a ship called Mayflower. Mayflower set sail from England in July 1620, but it had to turn back twice because Speedwell, the ship it was traveling with, leaked. After deciding to leave the leaky Speedwell behind, Mayflower finally got underway on September 6, 1620.

Detailed explanation-2: -1620 Arrival of 100 women to be brides for the settlers. 1622 Indian uprising; killed one third of the English population. 1624 Company charter revoked; Virginia becomes a Royal Colony; General Assembly dissolved.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jamestown Abandoned In 1698, the central statehouse in Jamestown burned down, and Middle Plantation, now known as Williamsburg, replaced it as the colonial capital the following year. While settlers continued to live and maintain farms there, Jamestown was all but abandoned.

Detailed explanation-4: -After a grueling 10 weeks at sea, Mayflower, with 102 passengers and a crew of about 30, reached what is today the United States, dropping anchor near the tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, on November 21 [O.S. November 11], 1620. Most likely taken apart by Rotherhithe shipbreaker c. 1624.