Pilgrims Flashcard

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Who are the Pilgrims?

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English settlers who came to America on the Mayflower

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What is the Mayflower?

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A ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World

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Who was King James?

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A king who ruled over England in the 1600s and made sure people followed the Church of England.

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What is the Mayflower Compact?

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A document signed by the Pilgrims on the ship Mayflower in 1620 making rules for their new life.

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Who are the Wampanoags?

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A Native American tribe from the northeastern region of the United States.

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What is Plymouth Colony?

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An English colonial part of America where Pilgrims started their new life in North America.

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What was the purpose of the Pilgrims' journey to America?

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To escape going to jail and establish a new colony for their religious beliefs

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What was the relationship between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags?

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They formed a peaceful friendship and helped each other survive

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What was important about the Mayflower Compact?

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It established a form of self-government and rule of law among the Pilgrims.