The First Colonies - Pilgrims and Puritans

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People who wanted to separate themselves from the Church of England were called

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Separatists

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People who wanted to purify, or change the Church of England were called

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Puritans

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The boat on which the Pilgrims sailed to New England was called

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Mayflower

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The Mayflower was the ship that colonists sailed on to reach

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New England

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This document explained how the Pilgrims would govern themselves by working together and holding meeting to talk about important issues.

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Mayflower Compact

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Why did the Pilgrims not remain in Cape Cod?

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Poor soil

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What did the Pilgrims call their new settlement?

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Plymouth

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The first winter in Plymouth was

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harsh, many colonists got sick, many colonists died.

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Who was the first governor of Plymouth?

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William Bradford

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Which Native American tribe lived near Plymouth?

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Wampanoag