The Plymouth Rock: Fact and Myths
The Pilgrims’ landing on Plymouth Rock is a significant event in American history. However, some parts of the event are myths. This passage will explain the history of the event, along with the myth. All the Pilgrims wanted was a free place to practice their religion. The Pilgrims were members of the Church of England. Many people, however, believed the Church of England was corrupt and went to Holland. They were free to practice their religion there, but they felt Holland was too crowded. So, on September 6, 1620, they boarded a ship called the Mayflower. The Pilgrims explored places until they found the place just right for them—Plymouth Harbor. Some Pilgrims, however, got sick and even died due to a lack of vitamin C, the bad winter, and seasickness. Since the Wampanoags were the only people in the land, the Pilgrims had to depend on them. The two tribes signed a treaty to become allies. The Pilgrims could depend on the Wampanoags because a Wampanoag man named Squanto taught t...