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Why was squanto taken to Eroupe?


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Answer:

At some point during his youth, Squanto was captured by English explorers and taken to Europe, where he was sold into slavery.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most widely-accepted theory is that Squanto and 23 other Native Americans boarded the ship of Captain Thomas Hunt, who put them at ease with promises of trade before setting sail.

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