Pilgrims Learn to Grow Corn

Date Range

March 20, 1621 – March 20, 1621

Title

Pilgrims Learn to Grow Corn

What occurred

Squanto, a member of the Patuxet tribe, taught the pilgrims how to plant maize, also known as corn. The pilgrims soon learned the value of corn, as it would provide plenty of food and was easy to grow. This event is significant because it introduced settlers to a food source we are now dependent on and produce in mass quantity.

Location

Plymouth, Massachusetts

Image Citation

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/44616/44616-h/images/i-069.jpg

Student name(s)

Fernanda Arevalo