Grade 3 Social Studies Test: The Pilgrims and the Mayflower

What are the names of the TWO ships that were leaving England?

• The Liberty and the Eagle

• The Mayflower and the Speedwell

• The Freedom and the Seawind

• The Mayflower and the Discovery

What happened to the Speedwell?

• It successfully completed its voyage.

• It was leaking and was unsafe to sail.

• It was captured by pirates.

• It sank in a storm.

About how many people were on the Mayflower?

• Less than 50

• More than 50, Less than 100

• More than 100, Less than 150

• At least 300

The Mayflower was supposed to be headed to:

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Florida

Before getting off the ship, the men had to sign which document, and what was its purpose?

• The Magna Carta, to establish a monarchy

• The Mayflower Compact, to create a government and maintain order

• The Bill of Rights, to guarantee freedoms

• The Declaration of Independence, to declare freedom from England

For about 50 years after 1621, the Pilgrims and Native Americans kept peace. What helped them get along and help each other?

• They traded goods and shared farming techniques.

• They fought many battles.

• They ignored each other completely.

• They built a wall between their settlements.

What are the names of the TWO ships that were leaving England?

• The Mayflower and the Santa Maria

• The Mayflower and the Speedwell

• The Speedwell and the Nina

What happened to the people that were on the Speedwell?

Before getting off the ship, what document did the men have to sign, and what was the purpose of the document?

6. In 1621, the Pilgrims and Native Americans made peace. They kept peace for about 50 years by: