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The Mayflower passage

Last updated over 3 years ago

5 questions

Instructions

Answer each question. If a question is open-ended make sure to answer in a complete sentence using capital letters and punctuation marks. 

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Question 2

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List three typical characteristics of sea travel in the 1600's.

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Question 1

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Why was it necessary for the Mayflower to turn back twon times before its full journey began?

The Mayflower was too small, so they went back twice to find a larger ship and eventually set sail on the Speedwell instead. 

The boat sailing alongside the Mayflower was leaking. After two attempts to fix it, they decided to sail without a second boat. 

The first time, the ship had a faulty rudder that needed repairs. The second time, the Pilgrims realized they did not have enough food for the journey and came back for additional supplies. 

English officials kept ordering the ship to come back so they could arrest several Pilgrims on board. 

Question 3

3.

How long was the Mayflower's voyage at sea?

Question 4

4.

Where did the Mayflower finally land?

Off the coast of Europe

Near present-day London, England

Off the coast of Newfoundland

Near present-day Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Question 5

5.

Why was it necessary for some passengers to live on the docked ship for several weeks when the Mayflower first arrived?