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Who was Squanto?

Squanto was a Native American who helped the English colonists in Massachusetts develop agricultural techniques and served as an interpreter between the colonists and the Wamp… (MORE)
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Why is Squanto famous?

Squanto is best known for helping the Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony. He taught them how to plant crops, how to hunt and how to fish in the nearby streams. He also acted as a tra… (MORE)
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Was Squanto in 'Pocahontas'?

No, the Powhatan warrior who desires to marry Pocahontas in Walt Disney's 1995 film Pocahontas was called Kocoum. His character was voiced by James Apaumut Fall.   In r… (MORE)
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Was Squanto a slave?

Squanto was not born a salve, but he was captured by Captain Hunt and sold in Spain. For several years Squanto worked for his masters in Spain before leaving for England, Newf… (MORE)