The Founding of Plymouth
The Wampanoag and the Patuxet
Surviving the Winter of 1621

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This English monarch's break from the Catholic Church led to the establishment of the Church of England.

Who is King Henry VIII?

100

This leader of the Wampanoag sought to ensure the survival of his people during the arrival of the Pilgrims.

Who is Massasoit?

100

The Mayflower served this dual purpose for the Pilgrims during their first winter in Plymouth.

What is home and hospital?

200

This group of individuals sought to break away from the Church of England.

Who are the Separatists?

200

This Patuxet Indian played a significant role in helping the Pilgrims communicate with the Wampanoag.

Who is Squanto?

200

Nearly half of the original 102 colonists died during this harsh season.

What is winter?

300

The charter granted by the king promised that the colonists could only trade with this country.

What is England?

300

90% of the Wampanoag people were killed during this event prior to the pilgrims' arrival.

What was the epidemic?

300

The Pilgrims made a treaty with the Wampanoag to avoid this fate in the following winter.

What is starvation?

400

The Mayflower set sail in September of this year, carrying 102 passengers.

What is 1620?

400

This individual became the first governor of Plymouth after being elected by the colonists.

Who is William Bradford?

400

This significant event was characterized by the Pilgrims sharing a feast with the Wampanoag in the fall of 1621.

What is Thanksgiving?

500

This term describes the agreement signed by the Pilgrims, which was crucial for establishing their governance.

What is the Mayflower Compact?

500

The Pilgrims learned about farming and survival from this Native American tribe.

What are the Wampanoag?

500

Due to illness and exposure, the number of healthy colonists dwindled to just six or seven during this tough winter.

What is the winter of 1621?

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