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Who was the one to pay for the pilgrims trip to come to north America and why?
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Most of the pilgrims who made the first trip were Separatist farmers and their families. They were very poor, mostly uneducated. They had very little money to invest in a trip that took them across the Atlantic. The group of pilgrims intent on starting a new life went to a man named Thomas Weston. Weston was a very, very successful and wealthy iron merchant in London. The pilgrims place their trust in Weston, who formed a "join-stock" company to handle all financial matters.
Weston promised the pilgrims that he himself and no one else- would be able to fully fund the trip. The pilgrims agreed to Weston's proposal and agreement was signed.
The negotiations were very long and exceptionally complicated. When Weston and the other members agreed to finance the trip, they would purchase shares so that they could remain in Britain whilst the Colonists agreed to contribute their services at a certain flat fee. Basically, they would work as traders, fisherman and farmers for seven years, sending back furs, timer, and other resources so that Weston and the others could sell and therefore profit from it. All of their profits would be placed in a common "stock fund", no land would be assigned to anyone.
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Why did the pilgrims travel at that time of year?
In 1620 it took 3 months to reach North America from England so they had to time their trip for the best weather.
What effects did the failure of the pilgrims' second ship to be able to cross the Atlantic have on the pilgrims expedition?
The Speedwell was one of the two ships the Pilgrims sailed to America seeking religious freedom. However, the Mayflower was the only ship that successfully made the trip. On the first voyage, the Speedwell had to turn back to England because it was too leaky. Besides the fact that 20 people had to remain in England, the failure of the Speedwell did not have much effect on the Pilgrims' expedition because eventually they sailed to America successfully in the Mayflower.
When the Spanish Conquistadors reintroduce horses in North America?
Columbus brought horses on his second trip to No. America in 1493.
When did Leif ericson save the people on the rock?
On his return trip from North America to Greenland.
Why did the first settlers come to Plymouth?
They were called Pilgrims because their trip from England was a religious pilgrimage. They were escaping the restrictions there on how they practiced their form of Protestant Christianity.
How long was the pilgrims trip to America?
it was about six months.
Who did the Pilgrims sign a contract with to finance their trip?
The pilgrims had to sign a contract with King James to finance their trip to america.the Indians
Why did the pilgrims travel at that time of year?
In 1620 it took 3 months to reach North America from England so they had to time their trip for the best weather.
How was Samuel Champlain know for?
for a long trip to north America
Which Italian navigator made a trip to north America?
christopher Columbus
What did Jacques Cartier see in his trip?
animals newfoundland, North America
How long was John Cabots trip to north America?
It is about 30 to 40 days
What effects did the failure of the pilgrims' second ship to be able to cross the Atlantic have on the pilgrims expedition?
The Speedwell was one of the two ships the Pilgrims sailed to America seeking religious freedom. However, the Mayflower was the only ship that successfully made the trip. On the first voyage, the Speedwell had to turn back to England because it was too leaky. Besides the fact that 20 people had to remain in England, the failure of the Speedwell did not have much effect on the Pilgrims' expedition because eventually they sailed to America successfully in the Mayflower.
When the Spanish Conquistadors reintroduce horses in North America?
Columbus brought horses on his second trip to No. America in 1493.
When did Leif ericson save the people on the rock?
On his return trip from North America to Greenland.
A person who makes a trip for religious reasons is a?
pilgrims
Why did the first settlers come to Plymouth?
They were called Pilgrims because their trip from England was a religious pilgrimage. They were escaping the restrictions there on how they practiced their form of Protestant Christianity.
