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May 15, 2024 · Pilgrim Fathers, in American colonial history, settlers of Plymouth, Massachusetts, the first permanent colony in New England (1620). Of the 102 colonists, 35 were members of the English Separatist Church (a radical faction of Puritanism) who had earlier fled to Leiden, the Netherlands, to escape persecution at home.
2 days ago · The Thirteen Colonies were a group of British colonies on the Atlantic coast of North America during the 17th and 18th centuries. Grievances against the imperial government led the 13 colonies to begin uniting in 1774, and expelling British officials by 1775. Assembled at the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, they appointed George ...
May 31, 2024 · Early Settlers of New Hampshire. THEY CAME TO FISH. In the beginning was the fisherman. And the fisherman came to New Hampshire to fish. His trip was paid for by English investors who did quite well at first. Then they tried to settle a colony and lost their shirts. New Hampshire's rich proprietor grew poorer. But some NH colonists stayed anyway.
3 days ago · In a letter they brought, Weston explained that the settlers were to set up a salt pan operation on one of the islands in the harbor for the private account of Weston. He asked the Plymouth colony, however, to house and feed these newcomers, provide them with seed stock and (ironically) salt, until he was able to send the salt pan to them.
May 27, 2024 · The Pilgrims‘ Journey. The story of Plimoth Plantation begins with the Pilgrims, a group of English Protestants who sought religious freedom and a better life in the New World. In September 1620, 102 passengers set sail from Plymouth, England aboard the Mayflower, a small merchant ship not originally intended for a transatlantic crossing.
Jun 1, 2024 · The signers of the Compact were a diverse group, including both Pilgrims and non-Pilgrims. Their unity was crucial for the colony's success. John Carver, who later became the first governor of Plymouth Colony, was a key figure in drafting the Compact. William Bradford, another signer, would go on to serve as governor for over 30 years.
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