Colonial America: Plymouth Colony

Who were the Pilgrims?

• The Pilgrims were French settlers who established a colony in Quebec in 1608.

• The Pilgrims were Native Americans who lived in the Plymouth area.

• The Pilgrims were English settlers who arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620.

• The Pilgrims were Spanish explorers who landed in Florida in 1513.

When did the Pilgrims arrive in Plymouth Colony?

• 1600

• 1700

• 1620

• 1800

Why did the Pilgrims leave England?

• The Pilgrims left England to escape religious persecution and seek religious freedom.

• The Pilgrims left England to find new trade routes.

• The Pilgrims left England to explore new lands.

• The Pilgrims left England to establish a new government.

Who was the leader of the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony?

• Christopher Columbus

• George Washington

• William Bradford

• John Smith

What was the Mayflower Compact?

• The Mayflower Compact was a map of the New World created by the Pilgrims.

• The Mayflower Compact was a document signed by the Pilgrims on the ship Mayflower in 1620.

• The Mayflower Compact was a treaty signed between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans.

• The Mayflower Compact was a religious text written by the Pilgrims.

What was the first winter like for the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony?

• The first winter for the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony was non-existent.

• The first winter for the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony was mild and comfortable.

• The first winter for the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony was filled with bountiful resources and pleasant weather.

• The first winter for the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony was extremely harsh and challenging.

Who helped the Pilgrims survive in Plymouth Colony?

• Spanish conquistadors

• French fur traders

• Wampanoag Native Americans

• English settlers

What was the first Thanksgiving?

• The first Thanksgiving was a religious ceremony held by Native Americans in 1621.

• The first Thanksgiving was a military victory celebration held by the Pilgrims in 1621.

• The first Thanksgiving was a political gathering held by European settlers in 1621.

• The first Thanksgiving was a harvest celebration held by the Pilgrims in 1621.

What was the relationship between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans?

• Complex

• Friendly

• Unaware

• Hostile

How did Plymouth Colony eventually become part of Massachusetts?

• Through a treaty between Plymouth Colony and Massachusetts.

• Through a decision by the British government to merge the colonies.

• Through the Massachusetts Bay Colony-Plymouth Colony merger.

• Through a military conquest by Massachusetts.