TISQUANTUM, The Pilgrims arrived in the New World in 1620. Before they had chosen a suitable site for their settlement, it was late in December. On Christmas Day, the first work party went on shore. Houses were built, and streets were laid out. The winter was harsh for the Pilgrims. Over 1/2 of them died before spring arrived. The Pilgrims had seen Indians only at a distance. On March 16, a Indian walked into the town. His name …
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…remained with the Pilgrims for about 18 months. When he returned to the Wampanoag village, he tried to challenge Massasoit for leadership of the tribe. He was unsuccessful; all he managed to do was anger most of the members. After this, he was considered to be the enemy of the Wampanoag. Squanto died from a fever in 1622.One of the pilgrims said this about Squanto: He desired honor, which he loved as his life and preferred