The Early Settlers of North America Quiz

The _____________ were a group of people who traveled on the Mayflower seeking religious freedom.

The _________________ were focused on creating the Massachusetts Bay Colony where they could practice their religion freely.

French explorers searched for the __________________, hoping it was a shorter water route to Asia.

What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?

• Santa Maria

• Mayflower

• Titanic

• Nina

Which agreement was created by the Pilgrims to establish self-governance?

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

Who celebrated the First Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?

• The French

• The Dutch

• Native Americans

• Spanish Explorers

What were the French and Dutch primarily interested in when they settled in North America?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Trade and commerce

• Building pyramids

What was the main reason the Pilgrims and Puritans came to America?

• To find gold

• For religious freedom

• To escape war

• To start businesses

What was the First Thanksgiving and how long did it last?

• It was a 3 day feast that celebrated the good harvest and the friendship between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans.

• It was 1 day of really good food and thankfulness.

• It was a 3 day celebration of the Native American way of life.

• It was a week long feast between the Pilgrims and the Puritans.

The governor of Plymouth who led the Pilgrims through their first difficult year was...

• William Bradford

• John Cabot

• John Rolfe

• Ms. Pitts