“Seeking Religious Freedom in America” In ______ the Separatists left England for America and established the __________ Colony in order to practice their _______ freely.

What is a Pilgrim? ________anyone who makes a long journey for ________ reasons. Years later, the Separatists who founded Plymouth became known as the _________. Are we there yet?

Pilgrims arrive at Plymouth In Sept.______, more than 100 men, women and children set sail on a small ship called the __________. In Sept.______, more than 100 men, women and children set sail on a small ship called the __________. The voyage to America took them 65 days.

Pilgrim’s Arrival In Nov. ______, the Mayflower landed off the coast of present-day _____________. They called their new settlement _________..

*The Pilgrims planned to settle further south in Virginia, but because of such a difficult sea voyage, the colonists decided not to travel any further. Did the Pilgrims really arrive at this rock???

The Mayflower

Activity: Preparing for a voyage Prepare a list of items that 100 pilgrims would need to bring in order to survive a grueling journey across the Atlantic Ocean. *Remember students. This is 1620 and there are no telephones, radios, planes, helicopters or rescue ships that could offer the Pilgrims emergency assistance.

The Mayflower Compact __________an agreement Still on the Mayflower and before going ashore, the Pilgrims realized they would not be settling within the boundaries of Virginia. The Pilgrims would develop an _________ on how they would ______ themselves. (This was a form of Self- Government) Mayflower Compact

The 41 _____ passengers would sign the ____________ __________. This would be a framework for _________ the colony.

The Mayflower Compact “In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten…Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the Northern parts of Virginia, do… solemnly and mutually in the presence of God, and one another, covenant and combine ourselves into a civil body politic… to enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal laws…as shall be though most fitting and convenient for the general good of the colony; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.” “In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten…Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the Northern parts of Virginia, do… solemnly and mutually in the presence of God, and one another, covenant and combine ourselves into a civil body politic… to enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal laws…as shall be though most fitting and convenient for the general good of the colony; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.”

Early hardships for Pilgrims The 1 st Winter in Plymouth: 1. Pilgrims ______ to bring enough food and it was ____ in the season to plant new crops. 2. Not enough time to build proper ________. Result: Nearly ½ of settlers died of disease or starvation

Help from Native Americans _______ of the ___________ Indians brought the Pilgrims seeds of native plants like corn, beans, and pumpkins and showed them how to plant them.

Critical Thinking Skills What questions do you think the Pilgrims might have asked Squanto? What questions do you think Squanto might have asked the Pilgrims?

Thanksgiving In the ____ of 1621, the Pilgrims invited the Wampanoag to celebrate the peace between them and to thank God for the harvest and their survival. *In later years, the Pilgrims celebrated after each harvest season with a day of Thanksgiving. President _________________ would officially mark Thanksgiving as a national holiday.

TAKS 2006 Test Question 22. Which 1620 document was signed by male members of the community to establish a government for settlers at Plymouth? F. The Articles of Confederation G. The Mayflower Compact H. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut J. The Albany Plan