Pilgrims and the Mayflower Journey

What was the main purpose of the Mayflower's voyage in 1620?

• Transporting goods

• Carrying soldiers

• Bringing settlers to America

• Exploring new trade routes

Why did the Pilgrims leave England?

• To find new trade opportunities

• To escape religious persecution

• To join the military

• To explore new lands

Where did the Pilgrims go immediately after leaving England, before deciding to sail to America?

• France

• Spain

• The Netherlands

• Germany

Which of the following best describes the living conditions on the Mayflower during the voyage?

• Spacious and luxurious

• Comfortable and well-supplied

• Cramped, dark, and uncomfortable

• Modern and efficient

Where did the Pilgrims originally intend to settle before storms blew them off course?

• Plymouth, Massachusetts

• Jamestown, Virginia

• Hudson River area (New York)

• Florida

What was the main purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To declare independence from England

• To establish trade agreements with Native Americans

• To set rules for governing their new colony

• To outline a plan for building homes

Who taught the Pilgrims how to plant corn, fish, and gather food in their new environment?

• English explorers

• Other European settlers

• Squanto and the Wampanoag people

• The ship's crew

What event is often remembered as the First Thanksgiving?

• The signing of the Mayflower Compact

• The Pilgrims' arrival in Plymouth

• A feast celebrating the first successful harvest with Native Americans

• The first winter in the new colony