The passengers, who were among groups migrating for religious reasons, signed an agreement concerning the governance of their community before going ashore. The first winter was harsh; with the help of the native people, the settlement survived. Plymouth became one of the early English colonies in North America.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Mayflower and Plymouth Colony?
- English emigrants who set out aboard the ship Mayflower reached North America in 1620 and founded Plymouth Colony.
- When did Mayflower and Plymouth Colony happen?
- 1620 CE