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They first went to the Netherlands. They arrived in Amsterdam in 1609, but soon settled in Leyden (Leiden). After a few years, however, they became concerned, among other things, that their congregation was becoming less English; their children began speaking Dutch. They were also uncomfortable with what they perceived as the (relatively) lax morals of their Dutch neighbors. So, they began making plans to establish a settlement in the New World, although they did not initially know where.
By 1620, they had made their plans, assembled their provisions and hired two ships, the Speedwell and the Mayflower. In July, they boarded the Speedwell and sailed back to England, where they joined the Mayflower. Both ships set out to make the crossing in August, but it was quickly discovered that the Speedwell was not sea-worthy and many of the Speedwell's passengers transferred to the Mayflower.
The pilgrims arrived off the Atlantic coast of Massachusetts in November of 1620.
The first landing was out on Cape Cod, but they quickly went on to the mainland coast. During December, they explored the area and began constructing houses. Many spent the winter on board the ship, even though the conditions were terrible. The following spring, they established farms and put in crops. Of the 102 passengers who made the crossing, only 47 survived until March.
The settlement was called Plymouth after the English town. Fortunately, they befriended the Native American tribes in the area, who introduced them to some of the native crops. In the fall of 1621, they celebrated their first harvest; an event which is commemorated in the United States as Thanksgiving.
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Were cows in America before the pilgrims?
No, they were not native to North America and neither was the horse.
What the cause and effect of the pilgrims?
North America
The pilgrims wanted to move from the Netherlands to North America because?
Why did the Pilgrims want to move from the Netherlands to North Amercia
When did the pilgrims arrive in north America?
they arrived in America when they felt like it
Why did the pilgrims want to leave the Netherlands for North America?
Religious Freedom.
Were cows in America before the pilgrims?
No, they were not native to North America and neither was the horse.
To which continent did the pilgrims sail?
The pilgrims sailed to the continent of North America. The Spanish sailed to South America later.
Which continent did the pilgrims sail to North America or South America?
North America
Pilgrims originally left England and moved to?
What were known as the pilgrims, before moving to North America, moved to Holland. However not wanting their children to be brought up in the lands of a foreign language, moved to North America.
In what part of North America did the pilgrims write that they would plant the first colony?
Why did the pilgrims leave England How did the pilgrims travle to America When did the pilgrims first see America
The first permanent English settlement of the pilgrims in north America?
The first permanent English settlement of the Pilgrims in North America was the Plymouth Colony.
When where robbery laws first made in America?
Robbery has ALWAYS been against the law, even before the Pilgrims landed in North America.
What the cause and effect of the pilgrims?
North America
5 When did the pilgrims arrive in North America?
the pilgrims arrived in the Americas in the year
What state did the pilgrims land on in the North America continent?
The pilgrims landed in Massaacheusest
The pilgrims wanted to move from the Netherlands to North America because?
Why did the Pilgrims want to move from the Netherlands to North Amercia
Why did the pilgrims go to north America?
for religious freedom
