On that day the Pilgrims and the people of the Wampanoag tribe made a peace treaty. It said that the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims would not harm each other and would help each other in times of need. Squanto and the rest of the tribe helped the pilgrims by teaching them how to catch fish and fertilize their crops. They also helped them explore and adapt to life in North America. The Thanksgiving holiday celebrates the partnership between the Pilgrims and Wampanoag. Squanto's time in the colony was short-lived. In 1622 he was returning from a meeting with the Wampanoags when he was struck by "Indian fever." It is speculated that the tribe poisoned him in their distrust. He died a few days later, at the age of 42. His passing was a great loss to the people of Plymouth who had relied heavily on Native Americans. Although he was a man of both worlds, Native American and English, he is said to have had few friends in either settlement. His legacy as a mediator lives on. The Pilgrims and Wampanoag remain at peace with each other for another fifty years. William Bradford wrote that Squanto's death was “great