Puritans and Plymouth, MA

Church of England1530’s – King Henry VIII declares himself the

head of the Church of England.

Live in England = Member of Church of EnglandSevere Punishments if you are not.

Separatists (Early 1600’s)Move to NetherlandsPractice Religion Freely

Still not happyKids were becoming “too Dutch”

“What about the Virginia Company?”

Virginia CompanyStarted by King James IGave a charter to start VirginiaSet up laws for the colony

PilgrimsWhat is a Pilgrim?

A person who takes a religious journey”

Left for VA in 1620

100 Pilgrims 1 Ship (What was it called?)

Mayflower Blown Off Course by Storms

Landed Far North of Virginia Present Day Massachusetts Named it Plymouth

Not bound by rules of VA Company

Route of the Mayflower (click)

Mayflower CompactNo VA Company Rules

Still Need RulesCreated Mayflower Compact41 signers (all adult men)

Mayflower Compact (click)

What does this mean?Elected Leaders Just and Equal laws

The 1st ThanksgivingDifficult 1st winter

Planted Crops too late½ died from starvation or disease

Native American HelpSquantoProvided Native Seeds

CornBeansPumpkins

Fall of 1621 Pilgrims Thanked Natives(Click)