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Answer His mother, who was an English woman who found him in the forest and adopted him.
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How did Squanto an English speaking Native American learn to speak English?

Squanto learned English after being captured and taken to England, where he lived for a period of time. He returned to America with English settlers, which is how he learned to speak the language.


What was the cause of Squanto speaking English?

Squanto learned English through his interactions with English explorers and settlers who visited North America. He was taken to England and learned the language there before returning to his homeland and acting as a translator and mediator between the English and Native American tribes.


How did Squanto and the pilgrims learn English?

Squanto learned English from English fishermen and traders who had visited his tribe before. The pilgrims learned English from their interactions with Squanto and other Native Americans who acted as interpreters and helped them communicate with the local tribes. Over time, they were able to teach and learn from each other, leading to improved communication and cooperation.


Why was squanto a native American able to communicate in English with the pilgrims?

Squanto learned English after being captured by English explorers and lived in Europe for several years. He was able to communicate with the pilgrims due to his knowledge of the language and his experience with English settlers.


What did the pilgrims call Squanto?

The Pilgrims called Squanto a "friendly Indian" or "interpreter" as he helped them communicate with the local Wampanoag tribe and taught them survival skills such as farming and fishing.