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The Voyage From England to the New World Who moved to the New World? Pilgrims. When did they move there? In the year How did they move there? On a little ship. What was the name of the ship? The Mayflower. Think before you read

The Voyage From England to the New World What is the New World? America. Why did they leave England? Religious reason. How many Pilgrims were there in the ship? 102 Pilgrims. Where did they arrive? Plymouth Harbor. What happened during the voyage? Choppy waters and stormy weather How long was the voyage? Sixty-six days Extension Thinking

Over choppy waters and sometimes stormy weather, the tiny, wooden Mayflower sailed across the large and lonely Atlantic Ocean. Sixty-six days later it arrived in Plymouth Harbor from England, and changed history. The Voyage More to Learn

The Mayflower Passengers When the Mayflower departed Plymouth, England, she was carrying 102 passengers, including three pregnant women. During the voyage, one baby was born, making a total of 103 passengers. Three days before land was sighted, one passenger, died, so that the Mayflower arrived with 102 passengers The Voyage More to Learn

What Happened on the Voyage The Mayflower left Plymouth, England on September 6, 1620, and anchored off the tip of Cape Cod on November 11. During the voyage, many things happened on the Mayflower. The first half of the voyage was very smooth. The wind and weather were good for sailing.

What Happened on the Voyage After they had sailed more than half way to America, the Mayflower began to encounter a number of bad storms, which began to make the ship very leaky, causing many of the passengers below deck to be continually cold and damp. Wet and cold, some of the passengers began to develop coughs and colds. As the Mayflower finally began to approach America, one of the passengers died on November 6, just three days before land was sighted.

The First Year in the New World When did they get to the New World? In winter. What happened to them? Many people were sick and died. Why did some people die? The weather was cold. They didn’t have enough food. What did they do with the problems? They weren’t afraid and worked hard. Who helped them? Indian people. How did the Indians help them? Read the story.Read the story Think before you read

The Next Year in the New World What did the Pilgrims have? They had a harvest. How did they celebrate the harvest? They had a big dinner. How did they feel? They felt happy and thankful. Who did they invite? They invited the Indians. Why did they invite the Indians? To say thanks to them. Think before you read

Introduction to the Indian People How They Made Their Living The Wampanoags moved several times during each year in order to get food. In the spring they would fish in the rivers for salmon and herring. In the planting season they moved to the forest to hunt deer and other animals. After the end of the hunting season people moved inland where there was greater protection from the weather. From December to April they lived on food that they stored during the earlier months.

Introduction to the Indian People What They Believed The Wampanoags respected the forest and everything in it as equals. They also treated each other with respect. Any visitor to a Wampanoag home was provided with a share of whatever food the family had, even if the supply was low. This same courtesy was extended to the Pilgrims when they met.

Introduction to the Indian People Two Indians who could speak Enlgish In the spring of 1621, Squanto and Samoset, who once went to Enlgand with English explorers and learned some English, were hunting along the beach. They were startled to see people from England in their deserted village. For several days, they stayed nearby observing the newcomers. Finally they decided to approach them. Samoset walked into the village and said "welcome," Squanto soon joined him. The Pilgrims were very surprised to meet two Indians who spoke English.

How the Indians Helped the pilgrims The Pilgrims Got Help from the Inidans The Pilgrims were not in good condition. They were living in dirt-covered shelters, there was a shortage of food, and nearly half of them had died during the winter. They obviously needed help and the two men were a welcome sight. Squanto decided to stay with the Pilgrims for the next few months and teach them how to survive in this new place. He brought them deer meat and taught them how to grow corn and other new vegetables and how to build Indian-style houses. He taught them how to tell poisonous and useful plants. He also taught them many skills needed for their survival.

How the Indians Helped the pilgrims Harvest Time By the time fall arrived, things were going much better for the Pilgrims. Thanks to the help from the Indians, the corn they planted had grown well. There was enough food to last the winter. They were living comfortably in their Indian-style life and had also managed to build one European-style building out of squared logs. This was their church. They were now in better health, and they knew more about surviving in this new land. The Pilgrims decided to have a thanksgiving feast to celebrate their good fortune.

The First Thanksgiving Feast The Pilgrims had a good harvest. Everyone was happy and thankful. They invited the Indians and celebrated the harvest with a big dinner for three days.

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September–November 1620: The Mayflower Voyage The Pilgrims leave Plymouth Harbor in England on a ship called the Mayflower. They seek freedom in America to worship the way they want. The voyage is difficult, but only one of the 102 passengers dies. Talk About It: Have you ever moved to a new place? Was your move easy or difficult?

November 1620–February 1621: The First Days of Plymouth The Mayflower's destination is northern Virginia, but the ship is thrown off course by a storm. On December 11th the Mayflower lands at Plymouth and decides to stay. The Pilgrims' first winter is very difficult. There are not enough houses built when the snow begins to fall. Many Pilgrims stay aboard the Mayflower through the winter. The Pilgrims suffer from the bitter cold and lack of food, and only half survive.

March 1621: Pilgrims & Wampanoag Meet A Native American named Samoset walks into Plimoth colony and says "Welcome Englishmen." Samoset had learned some English from European fishermen. He introduces the Pilgrims to the Wampanoag leader Chief Massasoit. They also meet Squanto, who knows English too. Chief Massasoit offers friendship and help to the Pilgrims. The two groups exchange gifts and sign the "Treaty of Friendship."

Spring & Summer 1621: Building a Friendship In April, the Mayflower sails back to England. All of the Pilgrims choose to stay. The Wampanoag share their knowledge of hunting, fishing and farming.

October 1621: Harvest Feast Plymouth Governor William Bradford declares a feast to give thanks to God for their first harvest. Massasoit and 90 other Wampanoag are invited to join the 52 Pilgrims for this three-day feast. The English serve wild turkeys, geese, and ducks. The Wampanoag bring five deer, along with lobsters, clams, oysters, and fish. The feast also includes cucumbers, carrots, cabbages, turnips, radishes, onions, beets, corn, and wild fruits. Talk About It: Why was this Thanksgiving feast so important? How was this first celebration similar to Thanksgiving dinners today?

After 1621 More English people arrive at Plymouth. They begin settling other areas nearby. Sometimes the English give the Native Americans beads or tools in exchange for the land. But the natives believe that the land belongs to everyone and cannot be owned. Today only a small number of Wampanoag still live in this area.

On-line Quiz about Thanksgiving What year was the first Thanksgiving dinner held? When is the Thanksgiving? How long did the first Thanksgiving dinner last? The Pilgrims called it WHEAT, but we call it ______? Why did the Pilgrims come to America?

On-line Quiz about Thanksgiving What was the name of the ship? What was the name of the Native American tribe the Pilgrims befriended? Which of the following food items was NOT served during the first Thanksgiving dinner? (swan, cherries, pumpkin pie) What are the male turkeys called? Who made Thanksgiving a National Holiday?

Nowadays When is Thanksgiving Day? The fourth Thursday of November. Who will people get together with? They family and friends. What will they do on Thanksgiving? Watch parades.parades Watch football games. Have a big feast. What will they eat? Turkey, corn, gravy, cranberry sauce, & pumpkin pie. Why is it an important holiday? (Optional) Think before you read

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