Events
What happened to John Howland during the storm at sea?
He was thrown overboard but caught a rope and was rescued.
Who was the youth that died near the coast during the voyage?
William Butten.
Why did the Pilgrims bless the God of Heaven after arriving?
For delivering them safely across the ocean.
What ship carried the Pilgrims to the New World?
The Mayflower
During the first harvest in Plymouth, the Pilgrims were surprised by the abundance of corn and squash. After months of hunger, the plentiful food was a blessing.
Abundance
plentiful
Who was the only passenger to die during the voyage?
William Butten, servant to Samuel Fuller.
Who was the “lusty young man” thrown overboard but saved by a rope?
John Howland.
Why were the winters in New England particularly difficult for the Pilgrims?
Because winters were sharp, violent, and dangerous.
About how many days did the voyage take?
66 days
Yet the work of planting and gathering was often long and tedious, stretching from sunrise to sunset.
Tedious
boring
What tragic event took place during the “Starving Time”?
Half of the company died, with only about 50 surviving.
Which two leaders cared for the sick during the “Starving Time”?
William Brewster and Myles Standish.
What agreement did Massasoit make with the Pilgrims?
Neither side would hurt the other, stolen goods would be returned, and they would help each other in war.
What body of water did the Pilgrims cross?
The Atlantic Ocean
Some settlers would feign illness to avoid the hardest chores, pretending to cough or stumble.
Feign
fake
What did the Pilgrims do upon safely arriving at Cape Cod?
They fell on their knees and thanked God.
Who was the first Native American to speak to the Pilgrims in English?
Samoset
Which two foods are specifically mentioned as being plentiful at the First Thanksgiving?
Wild turkey and venison.
What disease spread quickly among the Pilgrims?
Scurvy (and other sicknesses)
Others worked hard to procure firewood, food, and clean water so the colony could survive.
Procure
obtain
What event is remembered as the Pilgrims’ celebration of survival and harvest?
The First Thanksgiving (Fall, 1621).
Who acted as an interpreter and taught the Pilgrims how to plant corn and fish?
Squanto
Why did the Pilgrims consider Squanto a “special instrument sent of God”?
He taught them survival skills and interpreted with the Wampanoag.
Why was the first winter especially difficult?
Harsh weather, lack of shelter, and little food
A few remained aloof, keeping to themselves and avoiding the struggles of the group.
Aloof
distant