What was the Mayflower incident in Britain in history?

The Mayflower incident is also the origin of Thanksgiving. It was in 1620 that a famous ship, Mayflower, arrived in America with 102 English Puritans. Unable to stand the hostility and persecution of the dominant Catholic church in Britain at that time, they had to leave their homes and cross the ocean to survive.

May flower is not the first ship from England to North America, but it is the most famous ship from England to North America. 1620 September16 led by pastor Blest, took Mayflower to North America. There were 102 passengers on board, including 35 separatists, and the rest were craftsmen, fishermen, poor farmers and 14 indentured slaves. 165438+1October 2 1, arrived at Cape Cod (now provine, Massachusetts) and landed in Plymouth the day after Thanksgiving. Before landing, that is,165438+1October 2 1 day, the separatist leaders presided over the formulation of the Mayflower Convention in the cabin, and 4 1 free adult men signed it. Its contents are: organizing citizen groups; Formulate just laws, decrees and rules and regulations. This convention laid the foundation for the autonomy of the States in New England.

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The origin of Thanksgiving can be traced back to the beginning of American history. 1620, the famous "Mayflower" arrived in America with 102 Puritans who could not bear the persecution of English religion. In the winter at the turn of 1620 and 162 1, they encountered unimaginable difficulties and were hungry and cold. After winter passed, only 44 immigrants survived.

At this time, the kind Indians brought necessities to the immigrants, and specially sent people to teach them how to hunt, raise turkeys, fish and grow corn and pumpkins. With the help of Indians, the immigrants finally got a bumper harvest. On the day of celebrating the harvest, according to religious traditions and customs, immigrants set a day to thank God and decided to invite them to celebrate the festival together to thank the Indians for their sincere help.

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