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What document did the men aboard the Mayflower sign to agree to consult each other about the laws for the colony?
What document did the men aboard the Mayflower sign to agree to consult each other about the laws for the colony?
- Mayflower Agreement
- Mayflower Declaration
- Mayflower Compact (correct)
- Mayflower Treaty
During what season did half of the Pilgrim colonists die due to the harsh conditions?
During what season did half of the Pilgrim colonists die due to the harsh conditions?
- Fall
- Summer
- Winter (correct)
- Spring
Who were the Pilgrims taught farming techniques by, such as planting corn and trapping animals?
Who were the Pilgrims taught farming techniques by, such as planting corn and trapping animals?
- John Winthrop
- Samoset and Squanto (correct)
- Puritans
- King Charles I
Who led approximately 1,000 Puritans to America and established the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
Who led approximately 1,000 Puritans to America and established the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
What was the name of the group that wanted to leave the Church of England entirely?
What was the name of the group that wanted to leave the Church of England entirely?
Which company provided a charter for the Puritans to settle land in New England?
Which company provided a charter for the Puritans to settle land in New England?
Who agreed to finance the Separatists' voyage to America?
Who agreed to finance the Separatists' voyage to America?
What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed to America on?
What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed to America on?
Where were the Pilgrims originally supposed to land?
Where were the Pilgrims originally supposed to land?
Why did the Pilgrims fail to land where they were supposed to?
Why did the Pilgrims fail to land where they were supposed to?
Where did the Pilgrims eventually land in America?
Where did the Pilgrims eventually land in America?
What was the name of the plan of government formed by the Pilgrims before leaving the ship?
What was the name of the plan of government formed by the Pilgrims before leaving the ship?
Why did the Pilgrims and Puritans come to America?
Why did the Pilgrims and Puritans come to America?
Who was the leader of the Separatists who decided to leave England?
Who was the leader of the Separatists who decided to leave England?
Which group of people wanted to separate from the Church of England?
Which group of people wanted to separate from the Church of England?
Where did the Pilgrims originally intend to settle in America?
Where did the Pilgrims originally intend to settle in America?
Who did the Pilgrims ask for permission to establish a new colony in Virginia?
Who did the Pilgrims ask for permission to establish a new colony in Virginia?
What forced the Pilgrims off course during their journey to America?
What forced the Pilgrims off course during their journey to America?
