The journey to America
What was the main reason the pilgrims came to America?
They wanted a new life and Religious freedom
What was the agreement of government that the pilgrims created called?
The mayflower compact
How did Squanto help the pilgrims?
He taught them how to grow new crops
Where did the pilgrims go before deciding to come to America?
Holland and the Netherlands
What was the name of the ship that the pilgrims sailed on?
The Mayflower
Who was asked to sign the agreement before leaving the ship?
Every man
What did the native Americans and the pilgrims trade?
Furs, food, and tools
Why were they called Separatists?
They wanted to separate from the Church of England
What year did the pilgrims set sail for America?
1620
Name 1 thing the agreement stated
The agreement stated that the pilgrims were still loyal to the king of England, the pilgrims were Christians who served god, that laws would be made fair, and that everyone would work for the good of the colony.
How many years ago did the pilgrims set sail to America. (Hint 2024-1620)
404 years ago
What is a chamber pot?
A bowl used as a toilet.
How many passengers were aboard the mayflower?
Just over 100 (102)
Who didn’t sign the mayflower compact?
Women and children
The feast that the Native Americans had with the pilgrims became known as the first ________.
Thanksgiving
How many babies were on the Mayflower?
2 (Oceanus & Peregrine)
How many days did it take them to land in America?
66 days
When was the mayflower compact signed?
November 11th, 1620
What did the Native Americans provide to eat in their feast with the pilgrims?
Deer meat from their hunts
What does worship mean? The pilgrims left England because they wanted to "worship" God in their own way!
To show honor and devotion