Half of the English pilgrims from the Mayflower perished during their first winter in the New World, and as the survivors struggled to build their settlement at Plymouth, they had several tense encounters with Native Americans. That spring, a Native American named Samoset unexpectedly walked into their settlement and greeted them in English. Within days, he had introduced them to their neighbors. As it happened, Samoset was merely visiting the area. Where had he learned English? Discuss (http://forum.thefreedictionary.com/postst34660_Samoset-Walks-into-Plymouth-Colony--Greets-Pilgrims-in-English--1621-.aspx)
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