USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Mayflower arrived in New England on November 11, 1620 after a voyage of 66 days. Although the Pilgrims had originally intended to settle near the Hudson River in New York, dangerous shoals and poor winds forced the ship to seek shelter at Cape Cod.

Detailed explanation-2: -After more than two months (66 days) at sea, the Pilgrims finally arrived at Cape Cod on November 11, 1620.

Detailed explanation-3: -More than 30 million people can trace their ancestry to the 102 passengers and approximately 30 crew aboard the Mayflower when it landed in Plymouth Bay, Massachusetts, in the harsh winter of 1620.

Detailed explanation-4: -The date “1620” was carved on the stone’s surface, replacing painted numerals. In conjunction with the 300th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ arrival, Plymouth’s Rock’s current home, which resembles a Roman temple, was constructed.

Detailed explanation-5: -On November 11, 1620, 41 adult male colonists, including two indentured servants, signed the Mayflower Compact, although it wasn’t called that at the time.