Who was the leader or chief of the Wampanoag tribe that helped the Pilgrims?
The Indian chief's name was Massasoit
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What was the name of the religious people who did not want to pray in King James's Church of England?
The people who did not want to pray in King James's church were called Pilgrims.
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Can you spell the plural noun of the bird that we eat on Thanksgiving?
The plural noun is spelled "turkeys."
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What ocean did the Pilgrims cross to get to America?
The Pilgrims crossed the Atlantic Ocean to get to America.
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Why did the Pilgrims plan a feast?
The Pilgrims planned a feast so they could thank the Wampanoag tribe for helping them to survive the cold, snowy winter.
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Who was the Wampanoag Indian who taught the Pilgrims how to fertilize their crops with fish heads?
Squanto taught the Pilgrims how to fertilize their crops with fish heads.
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Did the Pilgrims come to America for gold?
No, the Pilgrims came to America for religious freedom. They wanted to be able to pray the way they wanted to, not the way King James had ordered them to pray.
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How do you spell the plural noun of the sweet, red-colored sauce that is used on the turkey?
The word is spelled, "cranberries."
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What was the name of the European country where the Pilgrims first traveled, but could not speak the Dutch language?
The name of the country is Holland.
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Why did the Pilgrims want to leave England?
The Pilgrims wanted to leave England so they could pray as they wished, and avoid being tossed into jail by King James.
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How did Samoset and Squanto know how to speak English?
Samoset and Squanto learned to speak English from other sea captains who had visited their shores.
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What was the name of the baby who was born during the journey from England to Plymouth, Massachusetts?
The baby's name was Oceanus.
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Spell the plural noun of squash.
Squashes
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What is a cape?
A caped is a piece of land that juts out into the ocean and forms a protective area for ships to safely dock.
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Why did the Pilgrims need help to survive at Plymouth, once they landed their ship?
When the Pilgrims landed their ship, winter was almost upon them. They had no shelter, few supplies, and little food.
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Why didn't the Indians attack the Pilgrims who were settling near their lands?
The Indians did not attack the Pilgrims because they arrived with women and children, and families.
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What were conditions like for the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower ship?
The conditions were harsh because the ocean was rough, people got ill, and the ship was overcrowded.
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How do you spell the plural noun of pumpkin pie?
The plural noun is spelled, "pies."
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What was the name of the settlement in the Massachusetts area where the Pilgrims landed and built their homes?
The name of the Pilgrim's settlement was called Plymouth Colony.
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Why do you think we have the American tradition of putting cranberry sauce on the turkey?
We have this tradition because the Native Americans knew how to use the cranberries that grew in the woods, and showed this dish to the Pilgrims.
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Why were there so few Indians left in Squanto's and Samoset's tribe?
There were very few Indians left living near the Plymouth Colony area because most had died of smallpox, a disease that had been brought by European sailors before the Pilgrims made their journey to America.
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Why were the Pilgrims so crowded on the Mayflower?
The Speedwell, the second ship, had to return to England's port because of a leak. This resulted in all the Pilgrims crowding onto the one ship, the Mayflower.
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How do you spell the plural noun of "potato"?
It is spelled, "potatoes."
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What foods could be gathered or hunted in the woods in the area of Plymouth Colony?
Deer and small game like rabbits could be hunted and eaten. Also, berries and maple syrup could be gathered. Besides al of this, there was plenty of seafood and fish, too.
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Why did Winslow Homer speak to Massasoit?
Both were leaders. Winslow Homer was a leader of the Pilgrims and Massasoit led his tribe.