Social Studies: Chapter 3: Lesson 3: Pilgrims and Puritans in NE

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What is the definition of a Pilgrim?

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Someone who makes a long journey for religious reasons

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The Mayflower Compact was: A) A type of ship B) An agreement made by the Pilgrims to govern themselves C) A religious ceremony D) A new type of colony.

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An agreement made by the Pilgrims to govern themselves

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Who were the Puritans?

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People who wanted to change the Church of England and came to North America to worship freely

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Fill in the blank: The relationship between American Indians and English settlers in New England was a ______ target.

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learning

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What influenced both the Puritans and the Separatists?

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The Protestant Reformation

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The Separatists made an agreement with a company of ______ to finance their journey.

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Investors

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What was the beginning of self-government in New England?

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Town meetings

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The Pilgrims celebrated the harvest of 1621 with a feast known as ________.

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Thanksgiving

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Fill in the blank: The harsh environment with cold winters and rocky soil made farming difficult, so colonists relied on ______, trading, and shipbuilding.

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Fishing

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Why was self-governance important for the colonists?

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It allowed them to make decisions together