foundations of our nation
The Mayflower
Compact
Why Do I Care?
This book focused on the Mayflower Compact.
Think of two or three ways the Mayflower Compact
and the Pilgrims connect to your life. For instance,
perhaps Thanksgiving is your favorite holiday. If so,
discuss how Thanksgiving will change for you now
that you know the story of the Pilgrims. Or perhaps
you thought of Native Americans in a certain way,
but your opinion has changed after reading this
book. Explain how.
foundations of our nation
The Mayflower
Compact
Another View
There are many sources online and in your library
about the Mayflower Compact. Ask a librarian or
another adult to help you find a reliable source
on this time period. Compare what you learn in
this new source to what you have found out in this
book. Then write a short essay comparing and
contrasting the new source’s view of the Pilgrims to
the ideas in this book. How are they different? How
are they similar? Why do you think they are different
or similar?
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The Mayflower
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Surprise Me
Think about what you learned about the Mayflower
Compact from this book. Name the two or three
facts in this book you found most surprising. Write
a short paragraph about each, describing what you
found surprising and why.
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The Mayflower
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Tell the Tale
This book discusses the Pilgrims’ persecution in
England, their move to Holland, and finally their
move to the New World. Write 200 words that tell
the true story of the Pilgrims’ voyage. Be sure to set
the scene, develop a sequence of events, and offer
a conclusion.