CE 1620 - The Pilgrims set sail for America aboard the Mayflower.

In 1620, a group of English Puritans, known as the Pilgrims, set sail from Plymouth, England, aboard the Mayflower, in search of religious freedom in the New World.

The Pilgrims, led by William Bradford and William Brewster, had been living in Holland since 1608 and decided to move to America because of their desire to practice their religious beliefs without persecution.

The voyage to America was difficult and cramped, with 102 passengers and a crew of about 30 forced to share a small ship.

The Pilgrims endured storms, sickness and shortages of food and water during the 66-day journey.

When the Mayflower arrived at Cape Cod on November 11, 1620, the Pilgrims signed the Mayflower Compact, an agreement for self-government.

After a difficult winter, in which half of the colonists died, the Pilgrims were welcomed by the Wampanoag Indians, who taught them how to plant corn and other crops.

The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in honor of the harvest and the Wampanoag.

Thank you for reading. Create summary videos with Kimavi.