Squanto: Friend to the Pilgrims

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What did Squanto teach the Pilgrims about agriculture?

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Squanto taught the Pilgrims how to plant corn.

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What annual celebration honors the Pilgrims' harvest and Squanto's contributions?

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Thanksgiving.

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Define 'voyage' in the context of exploration and travel.

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A voyage is a long trip, often by sea.

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What was the name of the village from which Squanto originated?

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Patuxet.

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What name did the Pilgrims give to the location where they settled?

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Plymouth.

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What role did Squanto play in the relationship between the Pilgrims and Native Americans?

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Squanto acted as a translator and mediator, helping the Pilgrims communicate with Native American tribes.

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What crops did Squanto introduce to the Pilgrims besides corn?

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Squanto also introduced the Pilgrims to planting beans and squash.

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What was the significance of the first Thanksgiving?

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The first Thanksgiving was a celebration of the Pilgrims' successful harvest and a time to give thanks for Squanto's assistance.

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How did Squanto end up in England before returning to America?

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Squanto was captured and taken to England as a slave before eventually returning to America.

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What impact did Squanto's knowledge of English have on the Pilgrims?

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Squanto's knowledge of English allowed him to communicate effectively with the Pilgrims and facilitate their survival.