Question

what does of plymouth plantation reveal about the pilgrims readiness to establish a new colony where they landed?

• they were prepared to build shelters and to grow food to support themselves comfortably if the ship left before spring.
• they were not prepared for the harshness of the environment, and they had little food if the ship left before spring.
• they had enough food to survive the winter without the ship, but no adequate means to protect themselves against the harsh environment.
• they could easily protect themselves against the harsh environment, but they did not have enough food to survive the winter without the ship.

Explanation:

Of Plymouth Plantation documents that the Pilgrims arrived late in the season, lacked proper shelter-building resources for the harsh New England winter, and had limited food stores. Most of their supplies were on the ship, and without it before spring, they faced starvation and exposure, matching this option.

Answer:

They were not prepared for the harshness of the environment, and they had little food if the ship left before spring.