Pilgrims
What kind of journey did Pilgrims take when they left England?
A religious journey for freedom to worship.
What agreement did the Pilgrims make to work together when they landed?
The Mayflower Compact.
Who taught the Pilgrims how to grow crops and find food?
Squanto
What role did William Bradford have in Plymouth Colony?
He was the governor.
What event celebrated the first successful harvest in Plymouth?
The First Thanksgiving.
What does it mean to have the ability to worship freely?
Being able to follow your religion without being forced to follow someone else’s.
Why did the Mayflower Compact help the Plymouth Colony survive?
It created rules for self-government so everyone had to cooperate.
How did Squanto help the Pilgrims trade with other groups?
He showed them how to communicate and exchange goods.
What was one of Bradford’s main responsibilities as governor?
To maintain peace and ensure rules were followed.
Who joined the Pilgrims at the First Thanksgiving?
The Wampanoag Tribe
Who were the people that traveled on the Mayflower to settle in America?
The Pilgrims.
Who signed the Mayflower Compact?
The adult male passengers on the Mayflower.
Who was the leader of the Wampanoag tribe who helped bring peace?
Chief Massasoit
How did Bradford’s leadership help the colony succeed?
He guided the Pilgrims, helped them work together, and used the Mayflower Compact principles.
How did the Treaty with Massasoit between the Pilgrims and Wampanoag help both groups?
They agreed to live peacefully and help each other if attacked.
Why did the Pilgrims leave England to come to America?
To practice their religion freely and start a new colony.
What did the Compact promise about laws and rules in the colony?
That laws would be fair and all would work together for the good of the colony.
What agreement did Chief Massasoit make with the Pilgrims?
A treaty to live peacefully and help each other if attacked.
Why is William Bradford remembered as an important leader?
Because he helped the colony survive and grow during difficult times.
What does the first Thanksgiving show about the relationship between Pilgrims and Native Americans?
Cooperation and friendship helped both groups survive and celebrate together.