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The Mayflower's voyage across the Atlantic Ocean lasted for 46 days.
The Mayflower's voyage across the Atlantic Ocean lasted for 46 days.
False (B)
The Mayflower encountered severe storms and pirates during its journey.
The Mayflower encountered severe storms and pirates during its journey.
True (A)
The Mayflower was captained by John Howland.
The Mayflower was captained by John Howland.
False (B)
During the Mayflower's journey, the ship encountered a storm that cracked one of its wooden beams.
During the Mayflower's journey, the ship encountered a storm that cracked one of its wooden beams.
The Pilgrims arrived at Cape Cod on December 11, 1620
The Pilgrims arrived at Cape Cod on December 11, 1620
The Pilgrims immediately set up their town at Cape Cod.
The Pilgrims immediately set up their town at Cape Cod.
The Pilgrims encountered significant challenges due to the harsh environment and lack of resources on the new land.
The Pilgrims encountered significant challenges due to the harsh environment and lack of resources on the new land.
How many babies were born on board the Mayflower during its journey to the New World?
How many babies were born on board the Mayflower during its journey to the New World?
What prompted the Mayflower to return to England in April of 1621?
What prompted the Mayflower to return to England in April of 1621?
All of the Pilgrims who survived the first winter in the New World were able to return to England.
All of the Pilgrims who survived the first winter in the New World were able to return to England.
What was the name of the ship that accompanied the Mayflower on their journey?
What was the name of the ship that accompanied the Mayflower on their journey?
What did the Pilgrims use to help repair the broken beam on the Mayflower during the storm?
What did the Pilgrims use to help repair the broken beam on the Mayflower during the storm?
Flashcards
Mayflower
Mayflower
The ship that carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620.
Mayflower's Journey
Mayflower's Journey
The journey of the Pilgrims from England to America on the Mayflower, which took 66 days.
Speedwell
Speedwell
The ship traveling with Mayflower on its journey to America.
1620
1620
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September
September
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September 6th
September 6th
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Northern Path
Northern Path
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Dangers at Sea
Dangers at Sea
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Ship's Beam
Ship's Beam
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Iron Screw
Iron Screw
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John Howland
John Howland
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The Mean Sailor
The Mean Sailor
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Oceanus Hopkins
Oceanus Hopkins
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Peregrine White
Peregrine White
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November 11th, 1620
November 11th, 1620
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Plymouth
Plymouth
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Wampanoag People
Wampanoag People
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Building Houses
Building Houses
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Cold and Wet Weather
Cold and Wet Weather
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General Sickness
General Sickness
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April 5th, 1621
April 5th, 1621
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Transatlantic Voyage
Transatlantic Voyage
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Two Months at Sea
Two Months at Sea
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Giving Birth on the Mayflower
Giving Birth on the Mayflower
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Divine Punishment
Divine Punishment
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Hard First Winter
Hard First Winter
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Leakage in Speedwell
Leakage in Speedwell
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Storm at Sea
Storm at Sea
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Mayflower's Resilience
Mayflower's Resilience
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Study Notes
The Mayflower's Journey
- The Mayflower journeyed with over 100 people, belongings, and possibly livestock.
- The voyage took 66 days.
- The ship, Mayflower, initially sailed with Speedwell, but Speedwell leaked, forcing a return trip and ultimately, a sole Mayflower journey.
- The voyage began in July 1620 and ended in November 1620.
- The ship encountered storms, some causing damage.
- Passengers experienced seasickness and some died from illness or drowning.
- A baby, Oceanus, was born during the journey.
- Another baby, Peregrine White, was born after the arrival in New England.
- The ship reached Cape Cod on November 11, 1620.
- Settlers later established Plymouth.
The Pilgrims' First Winter
- The Pilgrims stayed on the ship for a while after reaching Cape Cod.
- The Pilgrims began building houses.
- Many people got sick with illnesses like colds, coughs, and fevers.
- About half the people aboard the ship died during their first winter.
- The hardships continued with cold, wet, and sickness.
- Early colonists struggled to build homes, and deal with poor health conditions.
- They had arrived in December 1620.Â
- The hardships continued for several months.
- The Mayflower returned to England in April 1621.
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Explore the significant events of the Mayflower's journey from 1620 and the hardships faced by the Pilgrims during their first winter in New England. This quiz covers the journey's details, including the challenges of illness and the establishment of Plymouth. Test your knowledge on this pivotal moment in American history.
