The Mayflower and the Pilgrims’ New World
Name ___________________________
Scurvy
Puritans
Separatists
Pilgrims
“Saints”
Chapter 1
Period ____________________
Vocabulary
a disease marked by swollen and bleeding gums, foul smelling breath, due to a
diet lacking in vitamin C.
a member of a group of Protestants that arose in the 16th century within the
Church of England, demanding the simplification of doctrine and worship, and
greater strictness in religious discipline
Puritans who had determined the Church of England was not a true church of
Christ.
the group of separatists and other individuals who were the founders of
Plymouth Colony---Willing to endure almost anything to worship God as they
pleased
Separatists called themselves “Saints”—God’s chosen people
congregation an assembly of persons brought together for common religious worship
fustian
a stout fabric of cotton and flax
patents
an official document/grant allowing a right, land, etc…
“Strangers”
Group of non-separatists traveling on the mayflower to the new world
bilge
cooper
the rounded areas that form the transition between the bottom and the sides
on the exterior of a hull.
a person who makes or repairs casks, barrels, etc.
victuals
food supplies; provisions.
Chamber pot a portable container, especially for urine.
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Describe the length,
condition of the
passengers on the
journey.
Guided Reading Questions
65 days long
102 people
2 dogs
The Mayflower and the Pilgrims’ New World
Guided Reading Questions
Explain why people in
Healthy diet
th
Europe during the 17
Poor water quality
century drank beer at
Alcohol killed bacteria
most meals, including
breakfast.
Identify the differences
between the founders
of Jamestown and
the founders of the
Plymouth colony.
JT
-Gentlemen
-No skills
-Expected to find gold
-Motivated by $$$
Identify why the
Separatists first settled in
Holland when they left
England.
Religious tolerance
Explain why some of the
Separatists decided to
leave Holland.
Losing their English culture
Believed God wanted them to go
Unhappy working in the Cloth mills
In your opinion, explain
why King James viewed
Puritans as “troublemakers”
Use evidence to support
your opinion.
- Challenged his authority as head of Anglican church
-Printed pamphlets challenging his authority
-King had them arrested, jailed and punished
-King went after them even when in Holland
What organization
sponsored the Pilgrims.
Who financed the
voyage?
Virginia Company
The adventurers
Plymouth
-Artisans, farmers, families
-Knew how to farm, came to work
- Expected to work for a living
-Came for religious freedom Pg. 2
Explain why the
Carried wine
Mayflower was
Covered stench in the bilge
considered a “sweetship”.
Explain how Mr.
Reynolds deceived the
Pilgrims.
Chapter 1
Overmasting the Speedwell
-forced the Speedwell to leak on purpose
Pg 23
The Mayflower and the Pilgrims’ New World
Chapter 1
Guided Reading Questions
Describe the crossing of
65 days long, unknown destination, natives,
the Mayflower.
Crowded, poor sanitation, smell, seasickness, storms, ridicule of
sailors Pg. 26-28
Explain how Puritans
viewed “good” or “bad”
events. Identify how that
viewpoint changed
depending on if the event
happened to them or a
non-Puritan.
Something bad happened to someone else-God’s punishment
Something happened to pilgrim---God is testing them
Pgs. 28-31
Identify the average speed
of the Mayflower and the
major factor that
caused that speed.
-Average speed 2 miles per an hour
-rough seas, storms
-Sailed against the Gulf Stream
Pg. 30