Social Studies

Nat Geo 8th G - Chapter 3 Section 2

Pilgrims and Puritans

Objective

Learn about the role religion played in establishing colonies in New England by identifying main ideas and details, reading check, and creating a compare/contrast diagram.

Main Idea

The New England colonies became a new home for groups who wished to create societies centered on their religious principles.

Pilgrims v. Puritans

Open Ended

Write using complete sentences and academic language. Cite textual evidence.

What was the Mayflower Compact and why was it important?

What’s the Difference Between Puritans and Pilgrims?

You will read the article and then fill in a Venn Diagram (in your notes) about Puritans and Pilgrims.

What’s the Difference Between Puritans and Pilgrims?