Chapter 10: Plymouth: The Pilgrim Colony

Why was it important for the Pilgrims to work hard to prepare for winter?

• To ensure they had enough food and shelter to survive the harsh conditions

• To impress the local Native American tribes

• To build a strong community reputation

• To explore new territories

What was the first house the Pilgrims built called?

What was the common house used for at first?

• A place for community gatherings

• A storage facility

• A residential building

• A marketplace

What does the phrase 'common house' mean?

Who was the only person left in the nation after the strange sickness?

Squanto taught the Pilgrims how to:

• build homes

• hunt animals

• grow corn

• fish in rivers

How long did the peace treaty between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans last?

What activities did the Pilgrims engage in during the first spring in Plymouth?

• Farming and building homes

• Hunting and fishing

• Trading with Native Americans

• Exploring the new land

Who became the governor of Plymouth after Governor Carver died?

• William Bradford

• John Smith

• Miles Standish

• Edward Winslow

We remember the Pilgrims and Native Americans during Thanksgiving today because:

• they signed a peace treaty

• they celebrated the first harvest together

• they fought a battle

• they discovered America