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What was the primary reason the Pilgrims left England?
What was the primary reason the Pilgrims left England?
Which term describes individuals who left the Church of England during the 1600s?
Which term describes individuals who left the Church of England during the 1600s?
What did the Separatists encounter upon arriving in Holland?
What did the Separatists encounter upon arriving in Holland?
How is the term 'Pilgrim' used in a broader context?
How is the term 'Pilgrim' used in a broader context?
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What common freedom do Americans enjoy today that Pilgrims did not have in the 1600s?
What common freedom do Americans enjoy today that Pilgrims did not have in the 1600s?
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What year did a group of Separatists leave England for Holland?
What year did a group of Separatists leave England for Holland?
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What was a significant challenge faced by Pilgrims in Holland?
What was a significant challenge faced by Pilgrims in Holland?
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What aspect of life in England did the Pilgrims wish to escape?
What aspect of life in England did the Pilgrims wish to escape?
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What was the purpose of the Pilgrims' journey back to England before sailing to the New World?
What was the purpose of the Pilgrims' journey back to England before sailing to the New World?
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What is a colony as defined in the context provided?
What is a colony as defined in the context provided?
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Which ship successfully set sail alone for the New World?
Which ship successfully set sail alone for the New World?
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What significant event occurred on the 'Mayflower' during the two-month journey?
What significant event occurred on the 'Mayflower' during the two-month journey?
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Where did the Pilgrims initially intend to land in the New World?
Where did the Pilgrims initially intend to land in the New World?
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What document did the passengers of the 'Mayflower' create to establish government upon arrival?
What document did the passengers of the 'Mayflower' create to establish government upon arrival?
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What was the primary reason many passengers traveled on the 'Mayflower' aside from seeking religious freedom?
What was the primary reason many passengers traveled on the 'Mayflower' aside from seeking religious freedom?
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How did the area where the 'Mayflower' landed differ from other English colonies?
How did the area where the 'Mayflower' landed differ from other English colonies?
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Study Notes
The Pilgrims' Journey to America
- Anita Kronicle, a "History Hunter," explores the history of the Pilgrims.
- The Pilgrims, a group seeking religious freedom, left England in 1620, traveling across the Atlantic.
- They wanted to escape the Church of England.
- Other people also sought religious freedom, and "Pilgrim" describes anyone on a religious journey.
- The Pilgrims faced religious persecution in England.
- Separatists were treated badly and arrested for their beliefs.
- In 1608 the Pilgrims left England for Holland.
- They desired to establish a community where they could practice their religion without limitations.
- Holland failed to provide a solution. Unable to buy land or work in certain jobs, and to raise their children English-speaking, made these Pilgrims unhappy.
- In 1620, Pilgrims were granted a license by the King to go to the new world.
- Pilgrims sailed to America with the permission of the King and financed by English merchants.
The Voyage of the Mayflower
- Two ships, the Mayflower and Speedwell, embarked from England in August 1620.
- The Speedwell suffered leaks and had to return to port twice.
- On September 6, 1620, the Mayflower set sail alone, carrying 102 passengers.
- The voyage lasted two months, facing storms and seasickness, a death of one man, and birth of a child.
- The Mayflower landed on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in November 1620, not in New England as expected.
- The Pilgrims needed to establish a form of government, after the journey.
- They created "The Mayflower Compact," a crucial agreement.
- The Pilgrims subsequently explored the land around Cape Cod.
The Mayflower Compact
- The Mayflower Compact was an agreement or contract for the Pilgrims on the Mayflower.
- It established the pilgrims needed a form of government, after leaving the ship.
Further Details of the Voyage
- Not all passengers on the Mayflower were Pilgrims.
- Some were merchants, servants, or seeking adventure.
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Explore the significant history of the Pilgrims' expedition to America in 1620. Discover their motivations for seeking religious freedom and the challenges they faced along their journey. Learn about their experiences in England and Holland and their ultimate voyage on the Mayflower.
