Question

Being thus arrived in a good harbor and brought safe to land, they fell upon their knees and blessed the God of heaven, who had brought them over the vast and furious ocean... (p. 60)

a) Pilgrim adults
b) Pilgrim children
c) Native Americans
d) European settlers

Answer 1

The passage describes the moment when the Pilgrims, after arriving on the Mayflower, give thanks to God for the safe passage across the Atlantic ocean to Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage reflects upon the challenges and experiences faced by the Pilgrims after their arrival in what is now known as Massachusetts, specifically at the Plymouth Colony. Upon touching land, the Pilgrims, consisting of both religious separatists and other settlers they referred to as "strangers," express their gratitude to God for their safe passage across the ocean on the Mayflower. Their harsh journey in 1620 is well-documented by key figures such as William Bradford and Edward Winslow, highlighting their struggle through the first winter, relations with the Native Americans, and the establishment of the Plymouth Colony.