Pilgrims' Journey to America L1

Why did the Pilgrims travel to America?

• To search for gold

• To find new land for farming

• For religious freedom

• To start a war

What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims first set sail on?

• The Mayflower

• The Speedwell

• The Plymouth

• The Nina

Which ship had to return to port because it was leaking?

• The Mayflower

• The Speedwell

• The Santa Maria

• The Golden Hind

How many total passengers were on the Mayflower?

• 102

• 150

• 250

• 200

What was one of the main reasons the Pilgrims’ voyage was difficult?

• They ran out of food

• The weather was calm

• They ran out of fresh water

• The ship sank

How long did the Pilgrims’ voyage across the Atlantic Ocean take?

• One week

• Two weeks

• Two months

• One month

What was the name of the agreement the Pilgrims signed to organize their colony?

• The Plymouth Agreement

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Pilgrim Pact

• The Freedom Declaration

Who was elected as the first governor of Plymouth Colony?

• William Bradford

• John Carver

• Miles Standish

• Squanto

Where did the Pilgrims decide to build their settlement?

• Cape Cod

• New York

• Plymouth

• Boston

What was one of the difficulties the Pilgrims faced during the first winter in Plymouth?

• They were attacked by the Native Americans

• They didn’t have enough food

• Many people got sick and died

• They had too many supplies