Pilgrims

Had to belong to the Church of England

Some did not like the Church of England

Had different beliefs and wanted to break away or separate from the church.

They called themselves "Separatists"

They moved to the Netherlands for religious freedom

This Group called themselves Pilgrims (people who make a long journey for religious reasons).

In the Netherlands, the Pilgrims were bothered by the people and culture.

Decided to build a new religious colony in North America.

They were going to Jamestown. The Virginia Company said it was cool if they move there.

In 1620, about 100 people set sail on the Mayflower for the colony of Virginia

A storm pushed them off course and they instead landed in present day Massachusetts.

This meant The Virginia Company would not be in charge

They created their own government

Created the Mayflower Compact. (compact is an agreement)

Made laws for the "general good" of the colony

1st they landed in Cape Cod.( Cape is a strip of land that stretches into water).

Moved to the other side and named it Plymouth after an English town

Arrived in November, which meant it was too late to plant crops.

With no food, half died in the 1st winter

Squanto, a Native American, spoke English and introduced the Pilgrims to Massasoit

The Wampanoag leader and William Bradford agreed to live in peace

Squanto taught the Pilgrims how to farm, fish, and hunt in the area.

The pilgrims soon became successful with plenty of food, and supplies from new settlers.

Held a feast thanking God for the harvest, or having a party to celebrate the battle with the rival tribe

The Pilgrims and Wampanoag's partied for 3 days

Today, we call it Thanksgiving