Pilgrim Courage: Settling the Plymouth Colony

The Pilgrims were a group of English Separatists who founded the Plymouth Colony in North America in 1620. Their story is one of courage, perseverance, and faith. They left their homeland in search of religious freedom, and they faced many challenges along the way. But they never gave up on their dream of building a new life in the New World.

Pilgrim Courage: Settling the Plymouth Colony

by Janet Neavles

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The Mayflower Voyage

The Pilgrims set sail from England on the Mayflower in September 1620. The voyage was long and difficult. The ship was overcrowded and the passengers were seasick. Several people died during the crossing.

In December, the Mayflower finally reached Cape Cod. The Pilgrims decided to settle there, even though the land was not ideal. They built a small village called Plymouth, and they began to build their new lives.

Challenges in the New World

The Pilgrims faced many challenges in the New World. The winters were cold and harsh, and the summers were hot and humid. The land was not very fertile, and the Pilgrims had difficulty growing crops.

The Pilgrims also had to contend with the Native Americans. The two groups had very different cultures, and there were often misunderstandings. But the Pilgrims eventually learned to live in peace with the Native Americans, and they formed important alliances with them.

The First Thanksgiving

In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving. They invited the Wampanoag Indians to join them for a feast. The two groups shared food and stories, and they celebrated their friendship.

Thanksgiving has become a national holiday in the United States. It is a time to remember the Pilgrims and their courage, perseverance, and faith.

The Legacy of the Pilgrims

The Pilgrims left a lasting legacy in the United States. They were instrumental in founding the country, and their ideals of religious freedom and self-government continue to influence American society today.

The Pilgrims were a group of ordinary people who did extraordinary things. They faced many challenges, but they never gave up on their dream of building a new life in the New World. Their story is an inspiration to us all.

Image Credits

The following images are used in this article:

• Pilgrims landing at Plymouth, Massachusetts by Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division
• The Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor by Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division
• The first Thanksgiving by Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division

Pilgrim Courage: Settling the Plymouth Colony

by Janet Neavles

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	26877 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	136 pages

FREE