qT=2&tQ=There is some evidence that cats were brought to North America on the Mayflower.&tC=True|False&cC=1&fB=Whether they were brought on the adventurous ship intentionally or not is not known, but the cats quickly became members of the crew. They were charged with controlling the vermin population onboard – and this they did with gusto.<br><br>Once settled they became members of the family, living in the barns of early pioneers. Eventually, men and women began selecting these cats not just for their athletic and muscular build, but also for their beautiful coats and sweet temperament.