Eventually, the conflict led to King Philip’s War, also referred to as the First Indian War. Religious persecution and tensions between different groups often led to violence in the colonies.Ĭomplex relationships with Native American tribes also escalated tensions in the area as the colony expanded. Some other groups weren’t as tolerant of differing beliefs. While the pilgrims on the Mayflower set out to seek religious freedom, they were not the only ones seeking freedom.
However, life was not always picture-perfect in the New World. They were also able to secure their colony’s standing and establish a “self-sufficient economy” based on farming, hunting, and trading. In the first years of the colony, the Mayflower pilgrims negotiated peace treaties with local Native American tribes. This celebration set the precedence for Thanksgiving as we know and love it today. They famously celebrated the first American Thanksgiving alongside the Pokanoket people to give thanks for their newfound success and the harvest. After exploring the area, the Mayflower pilgrims eventually decided to stay, partially due to harsh seas and dwindling supplies.īy the time fall came around, the pilgrims were well on their way to starting a successful colony. As a result, they landed in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The Mayflower was intended to land in Virginia, but storms shifted the ship’s course north.
Together, they did just that as they founded Plymouth Colony. Life in PlymouthĪfter a difficult voyage, the pilgrims were thrilled to land and start a new life. For the following months, the Mayflower served as a source of shelter for many of the pilgrims during their first winter. Many on board were constantly seasick and rarely got up, but they held together with a sense of divine purpose as they approached their destination and withstood the storms.Īfter two long, hard months at sea, passengers were overjoyed to spot the coastline. With cramped quarters and rough seas, the trip turned out to be rather dreadful. Because of the delays, the Mayflower left England in September, putting them in the middle of storm season for the duration of their voyage.
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