USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Squanto (l. c. 1585-1622 CE) was the Native American of the Patuxet tribe who helped the English settlers of Plymouth Colony (later known as pilgrims ) survive in their new home by teaching them how to plant crops, fish, and hunt.

Detailed explanation-2: -Illustration depicting Native American Squanto (a.k.a. Tisquantum), of the Patuxet tribe, serving as guide and interpreter for the Pilgrims at the Plymouth Colony, circa 1621.

Detailed explanation-3: -Born circa 1580 near Plymouth, Massachusetts, Squanto, also known as Tisquantum, is best remembered for serving as an interpreter and guide for the Pilgrim settlers at Plymouth in the 1620s.

Detailed explanation-4: -He acted as their translator, guide and advisor and played a key role in the early meetings in March of 1621, partly because he spoke English. He showed them how to plant vegetables showing them how to sow and fertilize native crops using fish, and helped them open trade with local native tribes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Squanto taught them how to hunt deer, plant pumpkins, refine maple syrup and find the best berries. He also showed them how to get the pelt of the beaver so they could develop a commercial enterprise. These pelts were in great demand in England and were used for making the popular felt hats. The Pilgrims worked hard.