The Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony

What was the main reason the Pilgrims left England to settle in North America?

• To find gold and riches

• To seek religious freedom

• To escape from war

• To explore new lands

What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on to reach North America?

• The Santa Maria

• The Mayflower

• The Nina

• The Pinta

What document did the Pilgrims create to help them govern their new settlement?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

Who was elected as the first governor of the Plymouth settlement?

• William Bradford

• John Smith

• John Carver

• Miles Standish

Which Native American helped the Pilgrims by teaching them how to plant corn and catch fish?

• Massasoit

• Pocahontas

• Squanto

• Sitting Bull

What was the name of the Native American tribe that made a peace treaty with the Pilgrims?

• Cherokee

• Wampanoag

• Iroquois

• Sioux

What was the main reason for the Pilgrims' difficult first winter in Plymouth?

• Lack of shelter

• Attacks from Native Americans

• Disease and starvation

• Harsh weather conditions

What event is considered the first Thanksgiving celebration?

• The signing of the Mayflower Compact

• The Pilgrims' first harvest feast

• The arrival of the Mayflower

• The election of William Bradford as governor

Who became the governor of Plymouth after John Carver's death?

• William Bradford

• John Smith

• Miles Standish

• Edward Winslow

How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?

• One day

• Two days

• Three days

• Four days