5th Grade Studies Weekly-Week 9

Front

How did Tisquantum (Squanto) know English?

Back

He was kidnapped and taken to Europe.

Front

What was the importance of the Mayflower Compact?

Back

It is an example of self-government.

Front

What caused the Mayflower to go off its course to Virginia?

Back

a great storm

Front

What did the charter for the London Company colony promise?

Back

They would have the rights and privileges of Englishmen.

Front

Who was the first Wamponoag to greet the colonists?

Back

Samoset

Front

Why is it important to historians today that Bradford kept records?

Back

We can study how Plymouth Colony grew to be successful.

Front

Why did the pilgrim leaders want to set up temporary rules?

Back

so the colony wouldn’t fail

Front

According to Edward Winslow, why did the first Thanksgiving take place?

Back

The harvest was plentiful.

Front

How was the Mayflower used after the Pilgrims landed?

Back

a hospital and home

Front

How did the Pilgrims avoid starvation in 1621?

Back

They made a treaty with the Wampanoag.