LEQ: Why did the Pilgrims leave England? The first Plymouth Thanksgiving feast included many more people than shown in this painting. Besides the 52 surviving colonists, Massasoit brought approximately 90 “men” to the feast. This image, titled “The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth” was painted in 1914 by Jennie A. Brownscombe ( ). This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

LEQ: Why did the Pilgrims leave England? Some Economic reasons, but mostly for Religious reasons. The first Plymouth Thanksgiving feast included many more people than shown in this painting. Besides the 52 surviving colonists, Massasoit brought approximately 90 “men” to the feast. This image, titled “The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth” was painted in 1914 by Jennie A. Brownscombe ( ). This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Plymouth Basics This painting is titled The Landing of the Pilgrims. It was created by Henry A. Bacon. This image was created circa 1877 and is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Plymouth Vocabulary This image is from wordinfo.info.

A member of the Church of England (Anglican Church) who wanted to change the church by attempting to “purify” it from within. This image shows a Puritan, Philip Nye, with his arms outstretched, arguing against the form of church government practiced by the Anglican Church in This incident took place in England’s Westminster Abbey. This image is titled Assertion of Liberty of Conscience by the Independents of the Westminster Assembly of Divines. It was painted in 1847 by John Rogers Herbert ( ). This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Puritan A member of the Church of England (Anglican Church) who wanted to change the church by attempting to “purify” it from within. This image shows a Puritan, Philip Nye, with his arms outstretched, arguing against the form of church government practiced by the Anglican Church in This incident took place in England’s Westminster Abbey. This image is titled Assertion of Liberty of Conscience by the Independents of the Westminster Assembly of Divines. It was painted in 1847 by John Rogers Herbert ( ). This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

The Puritans were not happy with some practices by the Anglican Church that were similar to the Catholic Church. This image shows a Puritan, Philip Nye, with his arms outstretched, arguing against the form of church government practiced by the Anglican Church in This incident took place in England’s Westminster Abbey. This image is titled Assertion of Liberty of Conscience by the Independents of the Westminster Assembly of Divines. It was painted in 1847 by John Rogers Herbert ( ). This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

A person who left or “separated” from the Church of England. This image is titled Embarkation of the Pilgrims. It was painted in 1844 by Robert W. Weir( ). This image is courtesy the Architect of the Capitol.

Separatist A person who left or “separated” from the Church of England. This image is titled Embarkation of the Pilgrims. It was painted in 1844 by Robert W. Weir( ). This image is courtesy the Architect of the Capitol.

The Separatists who came to America in 1620 and settled at Plymouth are more commonly known as “Pilgrims.” This image is titled Embarkation of the Pilgrims. It was painted in 1844 by Robert W. Weir( ). This image is courtesy the Architect of the Capitol.

English settlers who looked for religious freedom in America. This image is titled The Pilgrims Landing. It was painted circa 1900 by Edward Percy Moran ( ). This image is courtesy of artnet.com.

Pilgrims English settlers who looked for religious freedom in America. This image is titled The Pilgrims Landing. It was painted circa 1900 by Edward Percy Moran ( ). This image is courtesy of artnet.com.

The Pilgrims made a long journey or pilgrimage, first to Holland, and then to America. This image is titled The First Thanksgiving It was painted in 1899 by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris ( ). This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

An agreement made by Pilgrim leaders to guarantee that they would govern themselves. This image is titled Signing the Mayflower Compact, It was painted in 1899 by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris ( ). This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Mayflower Compact An agreement made by Pilgrim leaders to guarantee that they would govern themselves. This image is titled Signing the Mayflower Compact, It was painted in 1899 by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris ( ). This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

In the Mayflower Compact the Pilgrims agreed to follow rules in order to live peacefully with each other and to protect each other. This image is titled Signing the Mayflower Compact, It was painted in 1899 by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris ( ). This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

A celebration of a good harvest shared by the Pilgrims and Native Americans. This image is titled The First Thanksgiving It was painted in 1899 by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris ( ). This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Thanksgiving A celebration of a good harvest shared by the Pilgrims and Native Americans. This image is titled The First Thanksgiving It was painted in 1899 by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris ( ). This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

The Pilgrims held their Thanksgiving celebration for three days following their first harvest at Plymouth. This image is titled The First Thanksgiving It was painted in 1899 by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris ( ). This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Plymouth People to Meet This photograph shows the reconstructed Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Prosperous businessman who arranged for the Pilgrims to sail on the Mayflower, was the author of the Mayflower Compact, and was the first governor of the Plymouth colony. This image is titled Signing the Mayflower Compact, John Carver could be the person sitting in the chair on the right. The painting was created in 1899 by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris ( ). This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

John Carver Prosperous businessman who arranged for the Pilgrims to sail on the Mayflower, was the author of the Mayflower Compact, and was the first governor of the Plymouth colony. This image is titled Signing the Mayflower Compact, John Carver could be the person sitting in the chair on the right. The painting was created in 1899 by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris ( ). This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

English military officer hired by the Pilgrims as the military advisor for the Plymouth Colony. He played a leading role in the administration and defense of the colony. Myles Standish (circa ) was not a commander who waited for his enemy to attack him. Standish would frequently try to attack his enemy first. He was brave and courageous, but performed brutal actions such as cutting off the head of one of his enemies and displaying it in Plymouth. This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Myles Standish English military officer hired by the Pilgrims as the military advisor for the Plymouth Colony. He played a leading role in the administration and defense of the colony. Myles Standish (circa ) was not a commander who waited for his enemy to attack him. Standish would frequently try to attack his enemy first. He was brave and courageous, but performed brutal actions such as cutting off the head of one of his enemies and displaying it in Plymouth. This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

First Native American to make contact with the English at Plymouth. He spoke to them in English. He introduced Squanto to the Pilgrims. Samoset’s first words were, “Welcome, Englishmen! I am Samoset. Do you have any beer?” This image is titled Interview of Samoset with the Pilgrims. This image was created in The image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Samoset First Native American to make contact with the English at Plymouth. He spoke to them in English. He introduced Squanto to the Pilgrims. Samoset’s first words were, “Welcome, Englishmen! I am Samoset. Do you have any beer?” This image is titled Interview of Samoset with the Pilgrims. This image was created in The image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Assisted the Plymouth colonists after their first winter in America. He taught the Pilgrims to fertilize their crops, and he was interpreter for them with other Native Americans. This image shows Squanto, also known as Tisquantum teaching the Plymouth colonists to plant corn with fish. The fish acted as a fertilizer for the corn. This image appeared in Garland Armor Bricker’s The Teaching of Agriculture in the High School. It was published by the MacMillan Company in New York City in This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Squanto Assisted the Plymouth colonists after their first winter in America. He taught the Pilgrims to fertilize their crops, and he was interpreter for them with other Native Americans. This image shows Squanto, also known as Tisquantum teaching the Plymouth colonists to plant corn with fish. The fish acted as a fertilizer for the corn. This image appeared in Garland Armor Bricker’s The Teaching of Agriculture in the High School. It was published by the MacMillan Company in New York City in This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Native American leader of the Wampanoag Confederacy. His personal ties with colonial leaders like John Carver and Miles Standish prevented the failure of Plymouth Colony and the almost certain starvation that it faced in its earliest years. This image shows Massasoit smoking a peace pipe with Governor John Carver at Plymouth in The image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Massasoit Native American leader of the Wampanoag Confederacy. His personal ties with colonial leaders like John Carver and Miles Standish prevented the failure of Plymouth Colony and the almost certain starvation that it faced in its earliest years. This image shows Massasoit smoking a peace pipe with Governor John Carver at Plymouth in The image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Plymouth Area Maps This map shows a map of Massachusetts. In pink is Plymouth County, Massachusetts. In red is the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts. This map is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Netherland/Holland Find the Netherlands/Holland on this map of Europe. This image shows the current countries of Europe. The image is courtesy of youreuropemap.com.

Netherland/Holland Find the Netherlands/Holland on this map of Europe. The Netherlands or Holland is colored red on this map. The image is courtesy of youreuropemap.com.

Massachusetts Find Massachusetts on this map of the 13 original English colonies. This image shows original 13 colonies that eventually became the first 13 states of the United States. With the exception of Virginia, this map approximates their present boundaries. The image is courtesy of humanities7.wordpress.com.

Massachusetts Find Massachusetts on this map of the 13 original English colonies. Massachusetts is now colored red. With the exception of Virginia, this map approximates the present boundaries of the first 13 states. The image is courtesy of humanities7.wordpress.com.

Cape Cod Find Cape Cod on this map of Massachusetts. A cape is defined as a piece of land sticking out into the sea or into some other large body of water. The image is courtesy of mapresources.com.

Cape Cod Find Cape Cod on this map of Massachusetts. Cape Cod is now colored red. A cape is defined as a piece of land sticking out into the sea or into some other large body of water. The image is courtesy of mapresources.com.

Plymouth Find the approximately location of Plymouth on this map of Massachusetts. Plymouth is located near Cape Cod. The image is courtesy of mapresources.com.

Plymouth Find the approximately location of Plymouth on this map of Massachusetts. The area where Plymouth is located is now colored red. Plymouth is located near Cape Cod. The image is courtesy of mapresources.com.

LEQ: Why did the Pilgrims leave England? The first Plymouth Thanksgiving feast included many more people than shown in this painting. Besides the 52 surviving colonists, Massasoit brought approximately 90 “men” to the feast. This image, titled “The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth” was painted in 1914 by Jennie A. Brownscombe ( ). This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

LEQ: Why did the Pilgrims leave England? Some Economic reasons, but mostly for Religious reasons. The first Plymouth Thanksgiving feast included many more people than shown in this painting. Besides the 52 surviving colonists, Massasoit brought approximately 90 “men” to the feast. This image, titled “The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth” was painted in 1914 by Jennie A. Brownscombe ( ). This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.