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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who agreed to finance the Separatists' voyage to America?

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

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

<p>Mayflower (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where were the Pilgrims originally supposed to land?

<p>Virginia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Where did the Pilgrims eventually land in America?

<p>Plymouth, Massachusetts (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Pilgrims and Puritans come to America?

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

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

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

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

<p>Separatists (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Pilgrims originally intend to settle in America?

<p>Virginia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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