Plimoth Plantation

The video explores the journey of the Pilgrims on the Mayflower, their settlement at Plymouth, and the challenges they faced. It highlights their reasons for migration, interactions with Native Americans, daily life, and governance. The video also covers the origins of Thanksgiving and the legacy of Plymouth Plantation.

Why did many Pilgrims decide to leave England and travel to the New World?

• To find gold and riches

• To join the military

• To escape religious persecution

• To explore new lands

What was the main reason the Pilgrims stayed on the Mayflower during their first winter?

• They had no shelter built on land

• They were waiting for supplies

• They wanted to return to England

• They were afraid of the Native Americans

Who was the Native American that first made contact with the Pilgrims and introduced them to Squanto?

• Massasoit

• Pocahontas

• Samoset

• Sitting Bull

What was one of the main roles of women at Plymouth Plantation?

• Building houses

• Trading with Native Americans

• Taking care of the home and children

• Hunting for food

At what age were children expected to start helping with work at Plymouth Plantation?

• 13 or 14 years old

• 10 or 11 years old

• 7 or 8 years old

• 3 or 4 years old

How did the Pilgrims acquire most of their clothing?

• They bought them from local markets

• They imported clothes from England

• They traded with Native Americans

• They made all their clothes themselves

What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To establish trade agreements

• To outline religious practices

• To set up a government with equal laws

• To declare independence from England

What was the main reason the Pilgrims celebrated their first harvest?

• To mark the end of their journey

• To ensure they had enough food for winter

• To celebrate a successful year

• To thank the Native Americans

What was a common punishment for breaking the law in Plymouth Plantation?

• Community service

• Imprisonment

• Fines

• Public whipping

What was a popular leisure activity for Pilgrim children?

• Reading books

• Watching plays

• Playing video games

• Blowing bubbles