14 Fun Facts About the Pilgrims

Do you know the story of the Pilgrims? You may think the pilgrims came to America for religious freedom. While they were seeking religious freedom, that was only half the story. Here are some fun facts you may not know about the Pilgrim story.
Do you know:
Did the Pilgrims practice religious freedom?
How did they pay for their passage to America?
What does the word Pilgrim mean?
Why did many of the skilled people who were supposed to go, stay behind?
What is written about the first Thanksgiving?
And more.

Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.
Ages 8 and up.
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