The Mayflower Journey
Explore the historic journey of the Mayflower and the Pilgrims to the New World.
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The Mayflower Journey
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. What was the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America?
The Santa Maria
The Pinta
The Mayflower
The Nina
2. The Pilgrims were seeking freedom from what?
Economic hardship
Political oppression
Religious persecution
All of the above
3. The Mayflower departed from Plymouth, , in September 1620.
4. The Pilgrims originally intended to land in the Virginia Colony, but landed in , Massachusetts instead.
5. Before coming ashore, the Pilgrims signed the , an agreement for self-governance.
6. Describe the conditions aboard the Mayflower during the voyage.
Match the term on the left with its definition on the right.
7. Pilgrim
a. The Native American tribe that helped the Pilgrims
8. Mayflower Compact
b. A person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons
9. Wampanoag
c. An agreement for self-governance signed by the Pilgrims
10. Observe the image of the Mayflower below. What challenges do you think the Pilgrims faced on a ship like this?
11. The Mayflower voyage was smooth and uneventful.
True
False
12. The Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Wampanoag people.
True
False
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