From Mayflower to Thanksgiving

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a concern for the Pilgrims while living in Leiden, Netherlands?

• Their children losing their English identity and language

• Limited economic opportunities and hardship

• The desire to spread Christianity to new lands

• Fear of religious persecution by Native Americans

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason the Pilgrims drafted the Mayflower Compact?

• To establish a government based on majority rule and consent of the governed

• To declare independence from England

• To create trade agreements with Native Americans

• To organize a military defense

Multiple Select

Which of the following were hardships faced by the Pilgrims during their first winter and Atlantic crossing?

• Exposure to harsh weather

• Malnutrition and disease

• Plentiful food supplies

• Cramped living conditions

Open Ended

How did Squanto help the Pilgrims survive in their new environment?

Fill in the Blanks

The agreement signed by the Pilgrims in 1620 that established self-government was called the

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Open Ended

Explain how the Pilgrims' cooperative community structure helped them overcome early challenges in Plymouth Colony.

Multiple Choice

Which value became a defining aspect of American society as a result of the Pilgrims' journey?

• Religious liberty

• Absolute monarchy

• Economic isolation

• Universal suffrage

Multiple Select

Which of the following were concerns that led the Pilgrims to leave Leiden, Netherlands for the New World?

• Their children losing their English identity and language

• Abundant economic opportunities in Leiden

• The desire to spread Christianity to new lands

• Religious persecution by the Dutch

Open Ended

How did the experiences of the Pilgrims influence the foundations of early American society?