Voyage of the Mayflower

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Take the Journey

When did the Mayflower leave? _______________________________________________________________________________

Where were the Pilgrims planning to go? ___________________________________________________________________

How many crew members were there? ______________________________________________________________________

What were some of the challenges faced by the Pilgrims and the crew during the journey?

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Where did the Pilgrims make a stop before arriving at Cape Cod and why?

What four dates do you think were important on this journey and why are they important?

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Tour the Ship

One

How was the ship powered? ___________________________________________________________________________________

How many sails did the Mayflower have? _______________________ Lines? _________________________________

What form of transportation do you use and how is it powered? ______________________________________

Two

What foods were typically found on board the Mayflower and other ships of the time, and why do you think these foods were selected for the long journey?

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Three

Describe three problems faced by the Pilgrims.

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How would you feel being a child staying in this part of the ship and why?

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Four

What were some of the items in the hold?

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Why would they bring these items with them?

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Five

How was the ship steered? What would be some challenges using this method?

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Who lived in the Great Cabin?

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Do you think this was fair to the other pilgrims? Why or why not?

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Seven

How did they chart the course of the ship?

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What methods does your family use to find their way to a place they have never been? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________