The Pilgrims and Puritans in America
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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?

  • Mayflower Agreement
  • Mayflower Declaration
  • Mayflower Compact (correct)
  • Mayflower Treaty
  • 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?

  • John Winthrop
  • Samoset and Squanto (correct)
  • Puritans
  • King Charles I
  • Who led approximately 1,000 Puritans to America and established the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

    <p>John Winthrop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the group that wanted to leave the Church of England entirely?

    <p>Separatists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company provided a charter for the Puritans to settle land in New England?

    <p>Massachusetts Bay Company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who agreed to finance the Separatists' voyage to America?

    <p>King James I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed to America on?

    <p>Mayflower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were the Pilgrims originally supposed to land?

    <p>Virginia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Pilgrims fail to land where they were supposed to?

    <p>Navigation errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Pilgrims eventually land in America?

    <p>Plymouth, Massachusetts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the plan of government formed by the Pilgrims before leaving the ship?

    <p>Mayflower Compact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Pilgrims and Puritans come to America?

    <p>To practice religious freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the leader of the Separatists who decided to leave England?

    <p>William Bradford</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of people wanted to separate from the Church of England?

    <p>Separatists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Pilgrims originally intend to settle in America?

    <p>Virginia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did the Pilgrims ask for permission to establish a new colony in Virginia?

    <p>Virginia Company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forced the Pilgrims off course during their journey to America?

    <p>A storm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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