Identify if something is associated with the Pilgrims or the Puritans.
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Pilgrims Puritans
Credited with participating in the first Thanksgiving
Granted the right to vote for governor to all men who were church members
Established the Massachusetts Bay Colony
Established the settlement of Plymouth
Nearly half of the settlers died from disease and starvation by the first spring
Originally intended to set up their colony in Virginia
Sailed to North America on the Mayflower
Spent time in the Netherlands to avoid religious persecution.
Wanted to build a new society based on biblical laws and teachings
Wanted to reform the Church of England by introducing simpler forms of worship
Agreed to make and abide by laws that insured “the general Good of the Colony.”
Credited with participating in the first Thanksgiving
Granted the right to vote for governor to all men who were church members
Established the Massachusetts Bay Colony
Established the settlement of Plymouth
Nearly half of the settlers died from disease and starvation by the first spring
Originally intended to set up their colony in Virginia
Sailed to North America on the Mayflower
Spent time in the Netherlands to avoid religious persecution.
Wanted to build a new society based on biblical laws and teachings
Wanted to reform the Church of England by introducing simpler forms of worship
Agreed to make and abide by laws that insured “the general Good of the Colony.”
Pilgrims: Credited with participating in the first Thanksgiving, Established the settlement of Plymouth, Nearly half of the settlers died from disease and starvation by the first spring, Originally intended to set up their colony in Virginia, Sailed to North America on the Mayflower
Puritans: Granted the right to vote for governor to all men who were church members, Established the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Spent time in the Netherlands to avoid religious persecution, Wanted to build a new society based on biblical laws and teachings, Wanted to reform the Church of England by introducing simpler forms of worship, Agreed to make and abide by laws that insured “the general Good of the Colony.”
Pilgrims:
- Credited with participating in the first Thanksgiving
- Granted the right to vote for governor to all men who were church members
- Established the settlement of Plymouth
- Nearly half of the settlers died from disease and starvation by the first spring
- Originally intended to set up their colony in Virginia
- Sailed to North America on the Mayflower
Puritans:
- Established the Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Spent time in the Netherlands to avoid religious persecution
- Wanted to build a new society based on biblical laws and teachings
- Wanted to reform the Church of England by introducing simpler forms of worship
- Agreed to make and abide by laws that insured “the general Good of the Colony.”
To identify if something is associated with the Pilgrims or the Puritans, we can go through each statement and match it with the respective group based on historical facts.
1. Credited with participating in the first Thanksgiving: Pilgrims
The Pilgrims are credited with participating in the first Thanksgiving.
2. Granted the right to vote for governor to all men who were church members: Puritans
The Puritans granted the right to vote for governor to all men who were church members.
3. Established the Massachusetts Bay Colony: Puritans
The Puritans established the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
4. Established the settlement of Plymouth: Pilgrims
The Pilgrims established the settlement of Plymouth.
5. Nearly half of the settlers died from disease and starvation by the first spring: Pilgrims
Nearly half of the Pilgrim settlers died from disease and starvation by the first spring.
6. Originally intended to set up their colony in Virginia: Pilgrims
The Pilgrims originally intended to set up their colony in Virginia.
7. Sailed to North America on the Mayflower: Pilgrims
The Pilgrims sailed to North America on the Mayflower.
8. Spent time in the Netherlands to avoid religious persecution: Pilgrims
The Pilgrims spent time in the Netherlands to avoid religious persecution.
9. Wanted to build a new society based on biblical laws and teachings: Puritans
The Puritans wanted to build a new society based on biblical laws and teachings.
10. Wanted to reform the Church of England by introducing simpler forms of worship: Puritans
The Puritans wanted to reform the Church of England by introducing simpler forms of worship.
11. Agreed to make and abide by laws that ensured "the general Good of the Colony": Pilgrims
The Pilgrims agreed to make and abide by laws that ensured "the general Good of the Colony."
To summarize:
- Associated with the Pilgrims: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11
- Associated with the Puritans: 2, 3, 9, 10