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The Journey of the Pilgrims

A Grade 5 social studies worksheet exploring the journey and experiences of the Pilgrims in early American history.

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D2.His.2.3-5. Evaluate the credibility of a source by determining who created it and why.D2.His.4.3-5. Explain why individuals and groups during the same historical period differed in their perspectives.D2.Geo.2.3-5. Use maps, graphs, photographs, and other geographic representations to describe patterns and characteristics of places.

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The Journey of the Pilgrims

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

1. What was the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America?

a

The Nina

b

The Pinta

c

The Mayflower

d

The Santa Maria

2. What was the main reason the Pilgrims left England?

a

To find gold

b

For religious freedom

c

To explore new lands

d

To escape war

3. Where did the Pilgrims establish their settlement in America?

a

Jamestown

b

Plymouth

c

New York

d

Roanoke

1. The Pilgrims were also known as   because they wanted to separate from the Church of England.

2. Before reaching America, the Pilgrims first moved to   to find religious freedom.

3. The   was a document signed by the Pilgrims that established self-governance in Plymouth Colony.

1. Describe two challenges the Pilgrims faced during their first winter in Plymouth.

2. Explain the significance of Squanto to the survival of the Plymouth Colony.

1. The Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Wampanoag people.

T

True

F

False

2. All passengers on the Mayflower were Pilgrims seeking religious freedom.

T

True

F

False

Below is an illustration of the Mayflower. Imagine what it was like to travel on this ship for over two months.

Illustration of the Mayflower ship

1. What challenges do you think the Pilgrims faced living on a ship like the Mayflower for such a long journey?