In what year did the pilgrims arrive in America
In what year did the pilgrims arrive in America? Was it the XVII century? Can you tell something more about the first pilgrims in America?
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They arrived in 1620 on Mayflower. It was November 11th they arrived in New England.
They should be called the plague, not the pilgrims. They brought with them diseases that decimated the local population.
The Pilgrims arrived in America in 1620. They sailed from England on the Mayflower and landed at what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts in December of that year. This event is often considered a significant moment in early American colonial history, marking the beginning of permanent European settlement in New England.
The Pilgrims were a group of English Separatists who sought religious freedom and new opportunities in the New World. Their journey and subsequent establishment of Plymouth Colony played a crucial role in shaping early American history and culture.
Some key points about the Pilgrims’ arrival:
- They departed from Plymouth, England on September 6, 1620.
- The voyage across the Atlantic took 66 days.
- They arrived off the coast of Cape Cod on November 9, 1620.
- The Mayflower Compact, considered one of the first governing documents of the colonies, was signed on November 11, 1620.
- They finally landed at Plymouth Rock on December 21, 1620.
This event is commemorated in the United States each year on Thanksgiving, which celebrates the Pilgrims’ first harvest in the New World in 1621.
Yes, you’re right – it was the 17th century. The Pilgrims arrived in 1620 aboard the ship Mayflower.
Key facts about the first Pilgrims:
- They were English Separatists (religious group fleeing persecution)
- Originally aimed for Virginia, but landed at Cape Cod, Massachusetts due to storms
- Founded Plymouth Colony in December 1620
- About 102 passengers on the Mayflower
- First winter was brutal – nearly half died from disease and cold
Important moments:
- Signed the Mayflower Compact before landing – an early form of self-government
- Got help from Native Americans (Squanto, Massasoit) – taught them farming, fishing
- First Thanksgiving in 1621 – celebrating their first successful harvest with the Wampanoag tribe
Common misconception: They weren’t the first English settlers in America – Jamestown, Virginia was founded in 1607. But the Pilgrims are more famous because of the Thanksgiving story.
