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Why did most Europeans come to America during the 15th century?
Why did most Europeans come to America during the 15th century?
- To find gold and other valuable resources
- To escape religious persecution
- To establish colonies for their home countries
- To search for new trade routes to Asia (correct)
What type of writing is 'The History of Plymouth Plantation' by William Bradford?
What type of writing is 'The History of Plymouth Plantation' by William Bradford?
- Fiction novel
- Diary (correct)
- Textbook
- Poetry
What was the ship taken by the Pilgrims called?
What was the ship taken by the Pilgrims called?
- Endeavour
- Mayflower (correct)
- Nina
- Santa Maria
What was the first thing the surviving Pilgrims did upon arriving in America?
What was the first thing the surviving Pilgrims did upon arriving in America?
What did the Pilgrims fear as they arrived in the new land?
What did the Pilgrims fear as they arrived in the new land?
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Why did Europeans travel to America in the 15th century?
Why did Europeans travel to America in the 15th century?
Europeans sought new routes to Asia for trade during the 15th century.
What kind of writing is 'The History of Plymouth Plantation'?
What kind of writing is 'The History of Plymouth Plantation'?
This writing details the Pilgrims' journey and experiences in Plymouth.
What ship brought the Pilgrims to America?
What ship brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower carried the Pilgrims across the Atlantic to America.
What was the Pilgrims' first action upon arriving in America?
What was the Pilgrims' first action upon arriving in America?
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What dangers did the Pilgrims face in America?
What dangers did the Pilgrims face in America?
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