SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE PURITANS
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It was very fertile and good for growing food.
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It was very rocky soil and not good for growing food.
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The only water supply was too salty.
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They forgot to bring seeds with them from England.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Plymouth plantation soils were also low in nutrients. This means that without today’s modern fertilizers, yields of their common English crops would be low especially after a few growing seasons as the crops removed what little nutrients were present.
Detailed explanation-2: -Along with Indian corn, the Pilgrims also grew some beans, pumpkins, wheat, barley, oats and peas in their fields. In the gardens near their houses, women grew many different kinds of herbs and vegetables, like parsley, lettuce, spinach, carrots and turnips.
Detailed explanation-3: -Jamestown and Plymouth both faced harsh and demanding climates and struggled with hunger, disease, and death. In their first years they had much difficulty establishing housing and finding a sustainable source of food.
Detailed explanation-4: -Seldom did the temperate marine climate of southwestern England produce snow or even subfreezing weather. But the typical New England winter was harsh with subfreezing temperatures, high winds and frequent heavy snows. Half the settlers died during their first winter.
Detailed explanation-5: -During their two-month journey to America, the Mayflower’s passengers faced cramped quarters, rough seas, limited food and numbing cold. During their two-month journey to America, the Mayflower’s passengers faced cramped quarters, rough seas, limited food and numbing cold.