Pilgrims' Journey to America - Mindmap

Pilgrims' Journey to America

Who Were the Pilgrims?

  • English Separatists
  • Wanted religious freedom
  • Fled to Leiden (Netherlands)
  • Settled in America, 1620

Why They Left England

  • Church of England control
  • Wanted full separation
  • Faced restrictions

The Mayflower Ship

  • 102 passengers, ~30 crew
  • Size of volleyball court
  • Storms, seasickness
  • 66-day trip
  • Fun Fact: Baby Oceanus born

Landing in America

  • Meant to go to Virginia
  • Landed in Plymouth
  • Arrived Nov 1620
  • Half died that winter

Help from Native Americans

  • Squanto helped
  • Spoke English
  • Taught survival skills
  • Fun Fact: Patuxet tribe gone

The First Thanksgiving

  • 3-day feast
  • With Wampanoag tribe
  • Ate venison, corn, fish
  • No pie or potatoes

Mayflower Compact

  • Written before landing
  • Promised unity
  • Early democracy

Building a New Life

  • Built homes, church, hall
  • Everyone worked
  • Kids helped too
  • Fun Fact: Mary Chilton (13)

Why They're Important

  • Religious freedom
  • Community & democracy
  • Legacy of:
    • Faith
    • Freedom
    • Friendship
    • Thankfulness
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