Squanto was a Native American who spoke good enough English to hold a conversation.He learned to speak good English when he was captured and sold into slavery. He knew the surrounding areas very well. According to Bradford’s writing, Squanto helped the Native American as well as the Pilgrims. Squanto taught the Pilgrims how to survive off the land. He taught them how to fertilize the soil with fish to grow corn. Squanto was trusted by the Pilgrims. When he was kidnapped they put together a rescue team to get him. The pilgrims made an agreement to get Squanto back. He returned alive and continue to help the Pilgrims until his death.
