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When did the Pilgrims come to America

1620

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Where did the Pilgrims come from?

England

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What is a legend?

a story that has been handed down from an earlier time; no one can prove it is true

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What is a colony?

a place ruled by a country that is far away

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What are beliefs?

an idea that you think is true

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In what state is Plymouth Rock?

Massachusetts

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Do we know for certain that the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock? Why or why not?

No, it is a legend.

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What other name are the Pilgrims known by?

Separatists

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Why were Pligrims also known as separatists?

they wanted to separate from England's official church.

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Who would not allow the Pilgrims to separate from the Church of England?

the king

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When did the Pilgrims move to the Netherlands?

1607

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What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?

The Mayflower

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How many days did it take the Mayflower to cross the Atlantic Ocean?

66 days

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What place is Plymouth near?

Cape Cod

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What is another word for "brave"?

courageous

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What does tip mean in this sentence-we do know that they landed on the tip of Cape Cod?

the edge

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