Questions about the Pilgrims

Front

What challenges did the Pilgrims face during their journey on the Mayflower?

Back

Stormy weather and rough seas, Lack of food and water, Conflicts with Native Americans

Front

Why did they choose to settle in America instead of staying in the Netherlands?

Back

For religious freedom

Front

Why did the Pilgrims and Wampanoag share a feast in 1621?

Back

To celebrate a successful harvest

Front

Most important reason why Pilgrims came to America? Options: gold, trade, land, religious freedom

Back

religious freedom

Front

The pilgrims first landed at ________________. Options: Cape Cod, Plymouth, New York, Jamestown

Back

Cape Cod

Front

The pilgrims started building their houses on _____________.

Back

Christmas day

Front

How many days were the pilgrims traveling before arriving in America?

Back

66 days

Front

Thanksgiving became a national holiday in the year ______.

Back

1863

Front

What was the name of the small English ship that carried the Pilgrims to the New World?

Back

Mayflower

Front

What are the 3 Sisters crops that Native American tribes like the Wampanoag rely on?

Back

corn, beans, and squash