15 Questions
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
To create a constitution for Plymouth Colony
Who wrote the chronicle 'Of Plymouth Plantation'?
William Bradford
How many passengers initially signed the Mayflower Compact?
41
Which colony had a power struggle with Plymouth Colony, as highlighted in 'Of Plymouth Plantation'?
Massachusetts Bay Colony
What lessons from the Mayflower Compact and 'Of Plymouth Plantation' remain relevant today?
Highlighting the importance of consensus-building
The Mayflower Compact served as the constitution for Plymouth Colony for ___ years.
72
William Bradford, the second governor of Plymouth Colony, wrote a chronicle called 'Of Plymouth Plantation' in ___.
1630
The lessons of unity, diversity, listening, consensus-building, decision-making, and moving forward together remain relevant even after ___ years.
four hundred
Pilgrims created the Mayflower Compact as a set of laws to govern themselves under English laws for the well-being of the colony, marking the first time people had to choose their own ___.
government
The Mayflower reached Cape Cod with 102 people on board, facing the challenge of being in a location different from their intended destination of the ___ River.
Hudson
Why did the Pilgrims create the Mayflower Compact?
To govern themselves under English laws
What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
It represented the first constitution for a colony
Who authored the chronicle 'Of Plymouth Plantation'?
William Bradford
Which of the following is NOT a lesson derived from the Mayflower Compact and 'Of Plymouth Plantation'?
Individualism
How long did the Mayflower Compact serve as the constitution for Plymouth Colony?
72 years
Study Notes
- Mayflower reached Cape Cod with 102 people on board, facing challenges as they were not supposed to be there initially.
- Pilgrims created the Mayflower Compact as a form of self-government to establish laws under English laws for the colony.
- The Mayflower Compact was signed by 41 passengers, serving as a constitution for Plymouth Colony for 72 years.
- William Bradford, the second governor of Plymouth Colony, wrote a chronicle called "Of Plymouth Plantation" in 1630, highlighting the growing power struggle with Massachusetts Bay Colony.
- Lessons from the Mayflower Compact and "Of Plymouth Plantation" remain relevant today, emphasizing unity, consensus-building, and decision-making for community success.
Learn about the Mayflower Compact, signed by Pilgrims on board Mayflower, and its significance in establishing self-government for Plymouth Colony. Explore William Bradford's chronicle 'Of Plymouth Plantation' and its historical relevance in highlighting power struggles with Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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