The 17th century was a time of immense change in the history of Massachusetts. Tens of thousands of Native Americans lived in Massachusetts prior to colonization, and the area was frequented by European traders and fisherman throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. These traders and fisherman inadvertently introduced diseases to…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The pilgrims were passengers on board the Mayflower who settled Plymouth Colony in 1620. The group were some of the first puritans to settle in North America during the Great Puritan Migration in the 17th century. The success of Plymouth colony later paved the way for other Puritans to settle…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Squanto was a Native American from the Patuxet tribe who taught the pilgrims of Plymouth Colony how to survive in New England. Squanto was able to communicate with the pilgrims because he spoke fluent English, unlike most of his fellow Native Americans at the time. The following are some facts…| History of Massachusetts Blog
