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When was America discovered by Christopher Columbus?
America was discovered by Christopher Columbus on October 12, 1492.
What was the main reason Christopher Columbus embarked on his voyage?
Christopher Columbus was searching for a new trade route to Asia.
How long did Columbus's first voyage to the New World take?
It took approximately five weeks for Columbus to reach the New World.
What were the names of the ships on Columbus's first voyage?
The ships were the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.
What was the purpose of the Mayflower voyage in 1620?
The Mayflower carried Pilgrims who were seeking religious freedom in the New World.
How many passengers were aboard the Mayflower?
There were 102 passengers aboard the Mayflower.
Where did the Mayflower land in America?
The Mayflower landed at Plymouth Rock in present-day Massachusetts.
Why did the Pilgrims leave England for America?
The Pilgrims left England to escape religious persecution and seek religious freedom.
What gave the Pilgrims strength to go on such a risky trip?
Their belief in God, their desire for freedom from religious persecution and their dreams of creating a new world for future generations.
What were the general conditions on board? Was there plenty of space for people to sleep and walk around? Did people have privacy?
People did not have enough space to sleep and walk around and they did not have privacy.
Was the journey calm or were there any violent storms?
There were many violent storms.
Why did the crew consider the possibility of turning back to England?
Because the storm damaged one of the main beams at midship.
16. When did the Mayflower arrive in America?
They arrived on November 9th, 1620.
What was the Mayflower's average speed during the trip?
The Mayflower's average speed during the trip was 2 miles per hour (the average speed of a modern cruise ship is 24-27 miles per hour.)
How many people arrived in America on the Mayflower? How many died and how many were born before arriving?
A hundred and one people arrived in America; two died and one was born.
What happened when the natives saw the explorers?
The natives vanished.
