Great Britain gained control of the Suez Canal in 1875 even though it did not finance or participate in its construction. Egypt found themselves in debt so they sold their shares of the Suez Canal to Great Britain.
They taxed the colonist to support the army.
Pilgrims did not have access to any fresh fruits or vegetables that are good sources of vitamin and The men, women, and children aboard the Mayflower had to survive the winter by eating the leftover food from their voyage.
