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Over all the main cause for the problem that the pilgrims had was that they were unprepared. On the boat ride over to the colonies, many men and women got sick and died. The food on the boat became infested with worms and parasite's, making it useless.
When they arrived in the new world, many were already sick. They did not know how to grow successful crops in the New World, which left them without food. There is a story of one Pilgrim that ate his wife. no kidding, he was hanged, but back on topic
Lack of food
unprepairdness
weak immune systems
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 6y agoThey were said to survive due to the Natives' (the Indians') help.
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What made life in Plymouth so hard?
Because they had a harsh winter and many pilgrims died
Did the pilgrims sail to England during the winter?
no the pilgrims did not sail back to England during the first winter. They thought that since the Indians could do it so could they!
Describe briefly what the first winter was like for the pilgrims?
The first winter for the pilgrims was almost unbearable. Many houses were not finished, so men and women stayed aboard the ship in order to keep warm and dry. Almost half of all of the pilgrims died that first winter of exposure or starvation.
What made life in Plymouth colony so hard?
Because they had a harsh winter and many pilgrims died
Why was the first winter in Plymouth so hard on the pilgrims?
The first winter was hard for pilgrims because they were not prepared for what they would face. They would have had to construct shelters and find what food they could in an unfamiliar land before harsh weather set in.
Did many pilgrims die on the first winter?
Yes, many Pilgrims died the first winter. In fact, about half of them died. In fact, approximately 82 of them died the first winter. In fact, I say in fact a lot, don`t I? lol...
How would you characterize the Pilgrims' reactions to the hardships they encountered during their first winter in Plymouth?
i do not know but i want to know so tell me
What made the first winter difficult for the pilgrims?
most pilgrims that came wanted an easy life. So they didn't have enough food because they didn't want to plant food or build actual houses
Who was the first Native American in New England who helped the pilgrims survive the first winter?
The Indian Squanto first came to the pilgrims in the thick of the debate of weather the pilgrims should try to survive the winter or head back for England. He saved them from starvation and then taught them many useful survival skills he knew from his tribe. Three days after their first meeting he brought to the the pilgrims his friend Samoset, who spoke much better english and taught them even better skills and ideas. so, to answer your question, Squanto came first, but Samoset helped them more.
How did the pilgrims help the Indian?
They helped the Pilgrims by teaching them how to farm, hunt, and they showed them where the fishes were so they could eat. Also, they helped the Pilgrims to survive through the cold winter.
Who where the three people that attended the first thankgiving?
There were more than 3 people that were at first thanksgiving. The people there were the pilgrims they all arrived in a group so its hard to pinpoint the first 3.
How did the Pilgrims survive their first winter in the new world?
inside a small stockade that they built before the onset of cold weather
