Land of the Free and Home of the Brave
The Pilgrims had significant freedom living in the city of Dreyden, Holland. But, many parents decided that the temptations of Holland were bad, particularly for the young folks, So, the Pilgrims worked and saved and rented two ships too late in the season. One leaked and turned back. The other arrived at Plymouth in November, so cold, so dark, so frigid. Of the original fifty, about a quarter died in two months and about another quarter died by May. Late in spring, into the tiny village, a native American named Squanto strolled as he smoked his pipe and wore a top hat and tails. (see Journal of William Bradford.)
Today almost one percent of the citizens of the United States claim some lineage from the Pilgrims. Census-wise, that is about 3 million people.
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Today almost one percent of the citizens of the United States claim some lineage from the Pilgrims. Census-wise, that is about 3 million people.
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