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Mayflower lands at Plymouth
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5th Grade
10/27/2011

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What was the month and year the Mayflower landed at Plymouth?
Definition
They landed in December of 1620.
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How many Separatists were on the Mayflower? Describe them.
Definition
There were 35 Separatists on the Mayflower. They were Pilgrims who believed they should completely separate from the Church of England.
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Where did the Mayflower first land? How long did they stay there before moving on to Plymouth?
Definition
The Mayflower first landed at Provincetown. They stayed there for 5 weeks before settling in Plymouth.
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What agreement was signed before settling at Plymouth? Who signed it?
Definition
41 of 44 men signed the Mayflower Compact.
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Who was the captain of the Mayflower?
Definition
The captain was Miles Standish.
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What was the name of the other ship that was supposed to accompany the Mayflower on the journey? Why was it left behind?
Definition
The name of the other ship was the Speedwell. It was deemed unseaworthy and left behind.
Term
What did Prince Henry's school teach?
Definition
Prince Henry's school taught cartography, astrology, and navigation.
Term
What name was given to the 1500's regarding the Spanish Explorers?
Definition
It was called the Spanish Conquest.
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Where did Jacques Cartier explore?
Definition
He explored Newfoundland's coast, islands in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and the St. Lawrence River.
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Who were the Croatoan's?
Definition
They were indians.
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