Plymouth Colony Flashcard

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Where was the Plymouth Colony located?

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Massachusetts

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Who were the settlers of the Plymouth Colony?

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Pilgrims

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The Pilgrims fled England primarily to:

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Seek religious freedom

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What ship brought the Pilgrims to the New World?

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Mayflower

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Why did the Pilgrims abandon plans to settle near Jamestown?

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Bad weather and dwindling supplies

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Which earlier colony had been established in the same region but failed? Options: Jamestown, Roanoke, Popham Colony, Massachusetts Bay Colony

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Popham Colony

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What was the Mayflower Compact?

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An agreement to establish laws for the common good

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How many men signed the Mayflower Compact?

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20

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What percentage of Pilgrims died during the first winter?

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50%

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Who were the first two Native Americans to assist the Pilgrims?

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Samoset and Squanto