The separatists made the agreement, called the mayflower compact, in order to prevent a rebellion and control the behavior of the strangers. Topics youll need to know to pass the quiz include the style in which the. They traveled aboard the mayflower in 1620 along with adventurers, tradesmen, and servants, most of whom were referred to as strangers. Grab a copy of our free printable map showing the famous voyage across the atlantic that the pilgrims took in 1620. Part of scholastic s the first thanksgiving project, the voyage on the mayflower interactive activities offer students the unique opportunity to tour the mayflower and follow its perilous journey across the atlantic from great britain to america journey on the mayflower.
The mayflower compact lesson plan for 8th grade lesson. Students read principles of the mayflower compact handout and, as desired, relevant sections in miracle of america text as indicated on handout. While working, your child will read through the statements to determine if each is true or false regarding the fascinating journey of the mayflower. The mayflower compact was drawn up with fair and equal laws, for the. The remaining passengers included merchants, craftsmen, skilled workers, indentured servants, and some young orphans. An artists depiction of the signing of the mayflower compact of the separatists and strangers, only 41 of the 50 males signed the mayflower compact.
Who was the king when the pilgrims came to america from england. The mayflower compact is a written agreement composed by a consensus of the new settlers arriving at new plymouth in november of 1620. If you sailed on the mayflower lesson plans y recources from. The students can use their background knowledge, dictionaries, and a computer if. Students will reread the text for better understanding, then answer some simple questions. Scholastic s online activities let students tour the mayflower and follow its difficult journey from great britain to the new world. The group of students rewrites that section of the mayflower compact in their own words on chart paper. The mayflower compact, originally titled agreement between the settlers of new plymouth, was the first governing document of plymouth colony. This formal permission came in the form of the pierce patent of 1621. Make copies of the mayflower compact printable and the first thanksgiving questions for grades 35 printable. Materials what primary sources or local resources are the basis for this lesson. Answer the following questions about the mayflower compact. Traveling on the mayflower y a lesson plan from the unc school of education.
All of the people who signed the mayflower compact were male. As an educated man, he would have been familiar with government documents, such as the english magna carta, used as a model in formulating the agreement. Students will read once, then twice, underlining words they know in blue, and words they dont know in red. Upgrade to premium membership to assign worksheets, games, and more to your child.
The mayflower compact was the first written government document in the united states. The mayflower compact was signed on board the mayflower ship. Outcomes the adults on the mayflower chose selfgovernment, agreeing to make up and obey their own rules option 4. Discover why most of the mayflowers male passengers signed an historic. In this worksheet, your student will read and determine the meaning of phrases in the pilgrims mayflower compact. However, strong winter seas force the mayflower to return to. Mayflower compact in july, 1620, a small ship called the mayflower set sail from plymouth, england. History instructional activity, 8th graders analyze the wording of the original mayflower compact of the first u. The compact refers to them as the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign lord king james, by the grace of god, of great britain, france, and ireland, king, defender of the faith according to historians, the foundation of the united states constitution, which was written more than 150 years after the mayflower compact, was this very. Students will reread the text, then write the main idea of the mayflower compact. Mayflower compact common core close reading the following resource is a series of lessons on the mayflower compact. Break students into four groups and pass out mayflower compact documents 1, 2, 3, and 4. Having undertaken for the glory of god, and advancement of the.
See the fact file below for more information on the mayflower compact or alternatively download our comprehensive worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment. Mayflower compact, document signed on the english ship mayflower in november 1620 prior to its landing at plymouth, massachusetts. This worksheet gives a short glimpse into that life. Of plymouth plantation by william bradford lesson plans by kristy littlehale begun in 1630 and completed in 1647, william bradfords account of the pilgrims journey, survival, and flourishing in the new world is considered by historians to be one of the most accurate historical accounts of the plymouth colony. In this mayflower compact instructional activity, students read handouts regarding the compact and participate in a classroom activity that requires them to author a social contract. Anne marie london zimmerman definition the mayflower compact, a document signed aboard the ship mayflower in 1620, set forth principles of tolerance and liberty for the government of a new colony in the new world the architect of the capitol 2001 the mayflower compact expressed four main ideals cline 2003.
The mayflower voyage free printable map activity i love thanksgiving because we can learn about history while celebrating the yummiest holiday of all. This the mayflower compact lesson plan is suitable for 8th grade. On completion of this lesson, students will be able to. The mayflower compact was an attempt to establish a temporary, legallybinding form of selfgovernment until such time as the company could get formal permission from the council of new england. It was created for a 7th grade middle school classroom but could be adapted for high school. Number 4 can be used as a model or for special needs students since it is the easiest. The mayflower compact was written by a group of people who were fleeing religious persecution and beginning a new life in a very strange land. The mayflower compact composed by william bradford adopted november 11, 1620 this compact, drawn up in the cabin of the mayflower, was not a constitution, a document defining and limiting the functions of government. The mayflower compact was signed by a majority of the males on the ship, and is often called the first written constitution. Mayflower compact lesson teaching american history.
The mayflower compact was important because it was the first document to establish selfgovernment in the new world. This play is a fun and engaging way to introduce the mayflower compact. This simple activity for teaching the mayflower compact includes both print and digital activities to help students analyze this important primary source. Mayflower compact worksheet november 11, 1620 in the name of god, amen. William bradford and the men of the mayflower voyage. The mayflower compact 1620 printable primary source document scroll down to print pdf file texts historical documents. The mayflower compact was drafted and signed aboard the mayflower on november 21, 1620. The play focuses on the mayflower being off course, the unrest between the passengers, and the resulting decision to stay in the cape cod area and write a new agreement, the mayflower compact. Guide your students through a closer look at the mayflower with these unit study resources.
It was the first framework of government written and enacted in the territory that is now the united states of america, and it remained in force until 1691. It was, however, the germ of popular government in america. The mayflower compact a close reading teaching resources. While completing, your child will read and determine if each statement is true or false. Test your understanding and knowledge of this historic document. Our mayflower compact lesson plan introduces students to the mayflower compact, which many historians believe is the precursor to the declaration of independence and the first document establishing democracy in the world. Using this mayflower compact worksheet, students will learn about the mayflower compact by reading a short story and answering questions. Bad weather, however, put them farther north, near the coast of massachusetts. The plantation covenant modeled after a separatist church covenant, was a document that established a civil body politic a temporary government until one could be more permanently established ibid. Increase historical knowledge and ramp up the fun using this exciting worksheet. Mayflower compact summary, background, significance. The document was a way for them to create a community.
It expressed the deep faith and belief in god and his divine guidance, which. Learn all about the mayflower, the famous ship the pilgrims made their great journey in, and find out how it all. It remained active until 1691 when plymouth colony became part of massachusetts. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the mayflower compact and summarize them in. A workable mayflower compact for teachers 6th 12th. We, whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereigne lord. This free mayflower worksheet pdf features a fascinating history lesson to teach kids about american history. They had traveled across the ocean on the ship mayflower which was anchored in what is now provincetown harbor near cape cod, massachusetts. Understanding what life was like at the beginning of our country will help your students understand the decisions that were made. It was written by the separatists, also known as the saints, fleeing from religious persecution by king james of great britain. Mayflower compact, 1620 dbq worksheet student handouts.
The miracle book is highlevel reading, so if you wish to have students read directly from the book, assign specific. Activities what will you and your students do during the lesson to promote learning. The voyage of the mayflower november 1620 after 66 days at sea, they sight land for the first time cape cod. The 102 men, women and children, called the pilgrims, planned to sail to the new world for a better life. About the mayflower and pilgrims talk like a pilgrim at plimoth plantation cutaway diagram of the mayflower mayflower diagram the mayflower compact mayflower day at annies homepage mayflower and the mayflower compact at plimoth plantation mayflower history mayflower myths at. Provide time for students to read either individually or in small groups the interviews for ships cooper john alden and mate robert. Having undertaken for the glory of god, and advancement of the christian faith, and honor of our king and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of virginia. It was viewed as an important precedent for the later writing of the u. The purpose of this lesson is to illustrate how the pilgrims were influenced in developing a community and american democracy. The mayflower compact is the first written constitution of the british colonies in the americas. Students will be able analyze a primary source using specific skills to help them draw conclusions about. First, with your team, read aloud the mayflower compact ignoring the number cues in parentheses. We, whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereigne lord, king james, by the grace of god, of great britaine, france and ireland king, defender of the faith, etc. Use this free mayflower worksheet pdf for a funfilled history lesson to increase your childs american history knowledge and understanding.
Each group shares with the class their part of the mayflower compact written in their own words. Nevertheless, the mayflower compact was an important model for democracy in america. Included is a pdf document with the text of the mayflower compact displayed in one column, and in a second column, a series of questions designed to guide students in closeread of this historical text. Students are first provided with the mayflower compact primary source and a brief. The mayflower compact acted as an agreement between all the pilgrims that they would try to live together harmoniously in order to survive. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
The pilgrim fathers used the julian calendar which, at that time, was ten days behind the gregorian calendar, signing the covenant ye. Each team reads aloud the mayflower compact, ignoring the number cues in parentheses. It was written by the male passengers of the mayflower, consisting of separatist puritans, adventurers, and tradesmen. Oct 31, 2017 the mayflower voyage free printable map activity i love thanksgiving because we can learn about history while celebrating the yummiest holiday of all. The lesson includes a summary of the pilgrims trip on the mayflower from europe to the new world as well. The mayflower compact if they looked behind them, there was the.
Having undertaken for the glory of god, and advancement of the christian faith, and honor of our king and country, a voyage to plant the first. Included in this packet is the text of the mayflower compact. You didnt think the pilgrims swam all the way to plymouth rock, did you. Students show their understanding of the concepts presented in the mayflower compact by creating their own classroom compacts. See more ideas about mayflower compact, mayflower compact activities, may flowers. The group had originally planned to go to the hudson river area, which was part of the virginia colony. Eighth graders investigate historical documents of the united states by reading the mayflower compact. The mayflower was accompanied by another ship called the speedwell. Page 2 the mayflower compact the mayflower compact was signed on november 11, 1620, o. This activity was created by a quia web subscriber.
The mayflower compact was signed on november 11, 1620 aboard the ship of the same name. The mayflower compact outlined the following important conditions for the pilgrims. The puritans were fleeing from religious persecution by king james i of england the mayflower compact was signed aboard ship on. Students examine the text of the mayflower compact to understand the writers intent and the context in which it was written. The mayflower compact was the first governing document of plymouth colony. Documentbased question worksheet for american history scroll down to print pdf in the name of god, amen. Invite students to explore the voyage on the mayflower activity in the first thanksgiving activity, including the tour of the ship and the pilgrim timeline components of this section. They are off track and try to sail south to their intended destination, northern virginia. It is believed to have been written by william bradford. Students examine the text of the mayflower compact to understand the writers intent and the context in which it was written students show their understanding of the concepts presented in the mayflower compact by creating their own classroom compacts.
In this daily writing prompt instructional activity, students learn that the mayflower compact was signed on this day in 1620. They were called pilgrims because of their journey to practice their religion free from government control. However, strong winter seas force the mayflower to return to the shelter of the harbor at the cape cod hook. Then each student has to decide if they would or would not sign the mayflower compact and give their reasoning with evidence as an exit. This quiz and corresponding worksheet gauge your understanding of the mayflower compact. Using primary source documents, this lesson will take a look at the mayflower compact and its origins, and will discuss the story of the pilgrims first thanksgiving. The mayflower compact 6th8th grade reading passage. The numbers in brackets are the sentence numbers on the mayflower compact. This document aligns with common core state standards. The mayflower compact abridged in the name of god, amen. The mayflower compact was a document written and signed by the pilgrims as they arrived in the new world in 1620.
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