The Early Settlers of North America Quiz

The (a)   were a group of people who traveled on the Mayflower seeking religious freedom.

The (a)   were focused on creating the Massachusetts Bay Colony where they could practice their religion freely.

French explorers searched for the (a)   , hoping it was a shorter water route to Asia.

What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?

• Santa Maria

• Mayflower

• Titanic

• Nina

Which agreement was created by the Pilgrims to establish self-governance?

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

Who celebrated the First Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?

• The French

• The Dutch

• Native Americans

• Spanish Explorers

What were the French and Dutch primarily interested in when they settled in North America?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Trade and commerce

• Building pyramids

What was the main reason the Pilgrims and Puritans came to America?

• To find gold

• For religious freedom

• To escape war

• To start businesses

What was the First Thanksgiving and how long did it last?

• It was a 3 day feast that celebrated the good harvest and the friendship between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans.

• It was 1 day of really good food and thankfulness.

• It was a 3 day celebration of the Native American way of life.

• It was a week long feast between the Pilgrims and the Puritans.

The governor of Plymouth who led the Pilgrims through their first difficult year was...

• William Bradford

• John Cabot

• John Rolfe

• Ms. Pitts