The Mayflower Voyage
Explore the historic journey of the Mayflower and its impact on early American history with this engaging worksheet for 7th graders.
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The Mayflower Voyage
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your knowledge of the Mayflower voyage and early American history.
1. What was the primary reason the Pilgrims left England?
To seek economic opportunities
To escape religious persecution
To explore new lands
To establish trade routes
2. What year did the Mayflower set sail for America?
1492
1607
1620
1776
3. The ship that carried the Pilgrims to America was called the .
4. Before landing, the Pilgrims wrote and signed the Compact, establishing self-governance.
5. Describe two challenges faced by the Pilgrims during their journey across the Atlantic or during their first winter in Plymouth.
6. Based on the image of the Mayflower above, what challenges might the size and design of the ship have presented for the passengers on such a long voyage?
7. All the passengers on the Mayflower were Pilgrims seeking religious freedom.
True
False