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Pilgrims Build Plymouth Colony
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5th Grade
10/27/2011

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What is the location of Plymouth Plantation?
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Plymouth Plantation is located on the coast of Massachusetts.
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What is the date of the Pilgrims building Plymouth colony?
Definition
The date is 1621.
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What did the Pilgrims bring ashore from the Mayflower?
Definition
The Pilgrims came ashore with almost nothing.
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What did the Pilgrims believe about God?
Definition
Many loved and trusted in the providence of God.
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Why was there so much death the first year in the colony?
Definition
Disease and unfamiliarity with the land resulted in many deaths the first year.
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Who was Tsquastem?
Definition
He was an indian named Squanto who befriended the colony.
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What was the purpose of the celebration the Pilgrim's had with the Indians in November 1621? How long did it last?
Definition
In November 1621, they gathered to thank God for His provision. It lasted three days.
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Who funded Columbus's expedition?
Definition
Queen Isabella of Spain paid for his voyages.
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How did Magellan die?
Definition
He was killed in the Philippines defending his men.
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Who was the Spanish explorer who discovered Florida?
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DeLeon discovered Florida.
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Who funded Cabot's exploration of North America?
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Henry VII of England funded him.
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