What were some reasons the Pilgrims decided to travel to the New World?

Journey to the New World: The Pilgrims' Adventure and Their First Thanksgiving

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To seek religious freedom and economic opportunities
To join the Native American tribes
To find new trade routes
To escape from the cold weather in Europe
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the name of the ship that successfully carried the Pilgrims to the New World?
The Speedwell
The Mayflower
The Santa Maria
The Nina
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why did the Pilgrims decide to abandon the Speedwell?
It was captured by pirates
It was destroyed in a storm
It was leaking and unsafe for the journey
It was too small to carry all the passengers
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original destination of the Mayflower?
Massachusetts
New York
Virginia
Florida
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What challenges did the Pilgrims face during their first winter in the New World?
Attacks from wild animals
Flooding and natural disasters
Conflicts with other settlers
Lack of shelter and food
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the Native American that helped the Pilgrims survive by teaching them essential skills?
Pocahontas
Squanto
Sitting Bull
Geronimo
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Squanto teach the Pilgrims to help them survive?
How to build houses
How to plant corn and fish
How to navigate the seas
How to hunt large game
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