5th Grade Social Studies – SGM

Number the events in the correct order. 1. ___ The Pilgrims signed the Mayflower Compact.

• Second

• First

• Third

• Fourth

Number the events in the correct order. 2. ___ The Pilgrims left England for religious freedom.

• Second

• First

• Third

• Fourth

Number the events in the correct order. 3. _______ They landed at Plymouth Rock.

• Fourth

• First

• Second

• Third

Number the events in the correct order. ___ They built homes and farms in the new colony.

• Fourth

• First

• Second

• Third

Why did the Pilgrims create the Mayflower Compact?

• To trade with Native Americans

• To govern themselves

• To move back to England

• To explore the Mississippi River

Which factor caused many colonists to fish and build ships instead of farming?

• Rich soil

• Cold winters and rocky ground

• Large cities

• Gold mines

Which event led to the first Thanksgiving?

• Signing the U.S. Constitution

• A successful harvest

• The Boston Tea Party

• Building railroads

Colonists built forts mainly because—

• They wanted fancy homes

• They needed protection

• They enjoyed architecture

• They were competing with France

Which natural resource helped New England trade grow?

• Forests

• Diamonds

• Oil

• Cotton

A person who agrees to work for a set time in exchange for passage to the colonies is called a—

• Puritan

• Pilgrim

• Indentured servant

• Merchant