From the History site by Beth Dunn.
1. NOT ALL THE MAYFLOWER PASSENGERS WERE MOTIVATED BY RELIGION.
The ship actually carried three distinct groups. About half were Separatists (Pilgrims) Others were friendly to the Pilgrims, but not hard core members. Still others were laborers, soldiers, and craftsmen of various skills needed for a new settlement.
2. THE MAYFLOWER DIDN'T LAND IN PLYMOUTH FIRST.
They first landed on the tip of Cape Cod, in what is now known as Provincetown. They were actually supposed to land at the mouth of the Hudson River, but had missed it. Intention was to continue on to the Hudson, but winter changed their minds and they decided to settle at what became Plymouth.
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