Viaje de los Peregrinos

Why did the Pilgrims decide to leave England and move to Holland in 1608?

• To seek better economic opportunities.

• To escape religious persecution.

• To join other religious groups in Holland.

• To explore new lands.

What was one of the main concerns of the Pilgrims while living in Leiden, Holland?

• The lack of work.

• The loss of their English identity.

• The threat of invasion by other countries.

• The lack of natural resources.

Describe how the Pilgrims planned their journey to the New World from Holland.

• They sought help from the Church of England.

• They negotiated with English investors to finance the trip.

• They built their own ship for the journey.

• They joined a military expedition.

What problem did the Pilgrims face with the ship Speedwell?

• It was captured by pirates.

• It was deemed unfit to sail.

• It sank in the harbor.

• It was lost at sea.

When did the Mayflower depart from Plymouth, England?

• September 6, 1620.

• November 11, 1620.

• December 25, 1620.

• January 1, 1621.

Explain the importance of the Mayflower Compact.

• It was an agreement to establish a self-governing colony.

• It was a peace treaty with native tribes.

• It was a document that guaranteed religious freedom.

• It was a plan to explore the interior of the continent.

Why did the Pilgrims choose Plymouth as their settlement location?

• It had a good harbor and fresh water.

• It was the only available place.

• It was close to other English colonies.

• It was a place recommended by the natives.

Analyze how Squanto's help was crucial for the Pilgrims' survival.

• He taught them how to build ships.

• He taught them how to grow corn and fish.

• He provided them with weapons for defense.

• He helped them find gold.

What event marked the first winter of the Pilgrims in the New World?

• The arrival of more settlers.

• The death of almost half of the settlers.

• The signing of a treaty with the natives.

• The construction of a church.

What was the outcome of the first meeting between the Pilgrims and Samoset?

• Samoset offered them help and introduced Squanto.

• Samoset attacked them.

• Samoset ignored them.

• Samoset asked them to leave.