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SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

THE MAYFLOWER SETTLEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The pilgrims landed in Cape Cod instead of the Hudson River region ____ treacherous seas prevented them from venturing further south.
A
because
B
although
C
however
D
for example
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Arrival at Plymouth 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 signing the Mayflower Compact, the Pilgrims decided to look over Cape Cod as a place to settle. They sent out three separate “discovery” expeditions to see what the area had to offer.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pilgrims came to America in search of religious freedom. At the time, England required its citizens to belong to the Church of England. People wanted to practice their religious beliefs freely, and so many fled to the Netherlands, where laws were more flexible.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Pilgrims intended to land in Northern Virginia and the Hudson River (today New York) was their intended destination.

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