The First Colonies Lesson

Why did the Pilgrims wanted to leave England and come to America?

• for gold

• for new products to trade

• for religious freedom

• for new job opportunities

When did the Mayflower set sail for America?

• September 1620

• November 1620

• September 1720

• November 1500

Who led a group of Separatists to Virginia?

• John White

• William Bradford

• John Winthrop

• Samoset

Which Native American greeted the Pilgrims and helped them learn about the land?

• William

• Pocahontas

• Samoset

• Massasoit

Where did the Mayflower actually land instead of Virginia?

• Cape Cod

• Plymouth

• Boston

• Roanoke

What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed on?

• The Pilgrim Ship

• The Puritan Ship

• Winthrop's Sailboat

• The Mayflower

Why did the Pilgrims celebrate Thanksgiving?

• because they successfully arrived in America

• because they met the Native Americans

• because they formed a peace treaty with the Native Americans

• because they had religious freedom

How long did the Thanksgiving celebration last?

• one day

• two days

• three days

• four days

What did the Puritans want?

• to leave the Church of England

• to fix the Church of England

Who was the leader of the Puritans in 1630?

• John Winthrop

• William Bradford

• John White

• Samoset