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What is a Pilgrim?
What was the Mayflower?
Ship of the Pilgrims.
What event did the Pilgrims create?
Thanksgiving
Where did the Pilgrims originally plan to go?
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What does it mean to be a Separatist?
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The Pilgrims wanted to be part of the Church of England.
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Where did the Pilgrims go after leaving England?
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How were the Pilgrims treated in Holland?
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What did the Pilgrims realize about their children in Holland?
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The Pilgrims successfully made it to Jamestown.
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What did the Pilgrims call themselves?
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What did the Pilgrims do on the Mayflower regarding their destination?
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When was the U.S.A. born in relation to the Pilgrims' arrival?
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Who provided crop advice to the Natives?
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Study Notes
The Pilgrims Overview
- Pilgrims were individuals who sailed on the Mayflower in 1620, settling in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
- They are often referred to as saints due to their religious beliefs and intentions.
Mayflower
- The Mayflower was the ship used by the Pilgrims to reach America, representing their quest for religious freedom.
Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving originated from the Pilgrims as a harvest festival.
- Their first celebration included deer as the primary meal, though it was only celebrated once by them.
Jamestown
- Jamestown was the initial destination planned by the Pilgrims before their journey.
- They never reached Jamestown, ending up in Cape Cod due to navigational decisions.
Separatists
- The Pilgrims were known as Separatists, advocating for the separation of church and state and distancing themselves from the Church of England.
Church of England
- The Church of England, a branch of Christianity, held strict control over religious practices in England, which the Pilgrims sought to avoid.
Migration to Holland
- After leaving England, the Pilgrims relocated to Holland, where they enjoyed a degree of religious acceptance.
Cultural Concerns in Holland
- While in Holland, the Pilgrims observed their children assimilating into Dutch culture and yearned for their offspring to retain English identity.
Decision Against Jamestown
- The Mayflower’s captain chose to anchor in Cape Cod rather than proceeding to Jamestown, leading to the establishment of Plymouth Colony.
Self-Identification
- The Pilgrims referred to themselves as saints, while non-Pilgrims on the Mayflower were labeled as strangers.
Influencing Others on the Ship
- The Pilgrims persuaded the strangers aboard the Mayflower to forgo their initial plans for Jamestown, influencing the course of their journey.
Birth of the U.S.A.
- The establishment of the United States occurred 170 years after the Pilgrims arrived in America.
Agricultural Guidance
- Squanto, a Native American, played a crucial role in providing the Pilgrims with agricultural knowledge, aiding their survival and adaptation.
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