On this day we took notes.
Plymouth Rock Colony-Founded in 1620. Located in the Southeast part of Massachusetts around Cape Cod. 2nd permanent site of an English colony in present day U.S.A. The London Company funded this expedition, so the mother country is England. Two ships that sailed over to U.S.A. were the Mayflower and Speedwell. Around 90 people on the Mayflower and 30 on the Speedwell. Variety of people made the journey: indentured servants, Puritans, and Separatists. This area in the land is also considered to be New England. Mayflower Compact was their document for the intent of which was to establish a means of governing the colony. The colony/settlement also suffered a terrible first winter as well. Lost over 40 percent of the settlers. Issues were they were not able to build the houses by winter, so many had to continue to stay on the ships.
Myles Standish-An English military officer who was hired by the Pilgrims as a military adviser. He was elected to the office of commander by the Plymouth Colony militia. Known for his attacks in the Nemasket raid and the Wessagusset Massacre. Known for his courage when fighting against the Native Americans, but also his brutality.
Tisquantum-AKA Squanto. A Native American who helped the settlers out after their first winter in the New World. In 1614, he was captured by Thomas Hunt, a lieutenant of John Smith and sold in slavery. He then was able to convince the English to send him back home, and they allowed this and he was able to learn a lot of English during this time. Known for helping the Pilgrims in their first Thanksgiving.
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