Early English Communities

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What caused many of the settlers of Jamestown to die?

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Many settlers of Jamestown died due to hunger and diseases.

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What are Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia known as?

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They are known as the Southern Colonies.

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Which colonies are Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire part of?

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They are part of the New England Colonies.

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Who started the first fire department in Philadelphia?

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Ben Franklin started the first fire department in Philadelphia.

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What group of people did William Bradford lead on the Mayflower?

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William Bradford led the Pilgrims on the Mayflower.

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What was the first Thanksgiving?

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The first Thanksgiving was a feast between the Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621.

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What is a colony?

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A colony is a territory settled and ruled by people from another land.

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Who were the Native Americans?

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Native Americans are the original inhabitants of North America.

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What is the significance of the Mayflower?

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The Mayflower was the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World.

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What does 'settler' mean?

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A settler is a person who moves to a new place to live.