5 Questions
What was the main reason the Pilgrims fled England?
To escape religious persecution
How many passengers on the Mayflower were actually Pilgrims?
Around 40
When was the Mayflower Compact signed?
November 11, 1620
How many passengers survived the first winter in New England?
About 50
What was the significance of Squanto and the Wampanoag tribe to the Pilgrims?
They taught the Pilgrims to grow crops
Study Notes
- In 1620, the Pilgrims, a group of Separatists, landed in present-day Massachusetts on the Mayflower, but less than half of the passengers were actually Pilgrims.
- The Separatists faced religious persecution in England and initially fled to the Netherlands before setting sail for the New World to establish a home where they could worship freely.
- The Mayflower set sail from England with 102 passengers, only about 40 of whom were Pilgrims, and eventually landed in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, instead of their intended destination near Jamestown.
- Disagreements arose among the passengers on how their new settlement would be governed, leading to the signing of the Mayflower Compact on November 11, 1620, establishing self-government and loyalty to King James of England.
- The first winter in New England was harsh, with only about 50 passengers surviving. The Wampanoag tribe, particularly Squanto, helped the Pilgrims learn to grow crops, leading to a harvest festival in 1621 which inspired the modern-day Thanksgiving holiday.
- The impact of the Pilgrims' journey and establishment of Plymouth Colony would resonate for generations, influencing the ideals of early American settlers and contributing to the development of democratic government in America.
Explore the journey of the Pilgrims, their arrival in present-day Massachusetts on the Mayflower, the challenges they faced, the signing of the Mayflower Compact, and their interactions with the Wampanoag tribe. Learn about the lasting impact of Plymouth Colony on early American settlers and democratic government in America.
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