Pilgrims and Puritans
Important words to know
a pilgrim
Definition: (noun) A pilgrim is one of the people who left England to come to the United States in the 17th century.
A pilgrim is ALSO someone who travels to a holy place.
In other words, a pilgrim is someone who travels.
a pilgrim
Example: The Pilgrims sailed from England on the Mayflower to the New World.
synonym:
a traveler
your turn - One thing I know about the Pilgrims is ______________.
freedom
Definition: (noun) Freedom is the right to do what you want, to express your own opinions, and to make your own decisions.
In other words, freedom is being able to do what you want.
freedom
Example: The Pilgrims left England because they wanted freedom to worship in their own church.
At school I have the freedom to make my own lunch choice when I buy lunch.
synonyms:
independence
choice
your turn - A freedom I have at school is ____________.
a colony
Definition: (noun) A colony is a settlement that is separated from, but ruled by another nation.
In other words, a colony is a place where people live that is far from their home nation.
a colony
Example: When the Pilgrims came to Massachusetts they formed a colony and they created their own government.
synonyms:
community
settlement
your turn - In a colony there are/is ____________.
to settle
Definition: (verb) To settle is to move to a place and to make it your home. It can ALSO mean to fix a problem, or to make permanent.
In other words, to settle means to move and to stay somewhere to make it your home.
to settle
Example: The Pilgrims planned to settle in North Virginia, but they landed in Massachusetts. They thought Plymouth was a great place to settle.
Many families in Lexington moved from different countries to settle here.
synonyms:
to move somewhere new
to relocate
your turn - I know someone who settled in a new place, ____settled in a new place.
a settlement
Definition: (noun) a settlement is a small village or an agreement
In other words, a settlement is a small community where people live together.
a settlement
Example: Plimoth Plantation was a settlement. Massachusetts Bay Colony was another settlement.
synonyms:
town
community
colony
your turn - One example of a settlement is ___________.
a compact
Definition: (noun) A compact is a contract between two parties.
In other words, a compact is a promise that you have to keep.
a compact
Example: The Mayflower Compact was a promise the Pilgrims made to work together and make a new government. This was special because it was the first time people agreed to make their own government in this country.
synonyms:
treaty
contract
promise
your turn - Another example of a compact is _______________.
to make a living
Definition: (verb) to work enough to support yourself.
In other words, to be able to get food and shelter or to make money in order to stay alive.
to make a living
Example: The Pilgrims made a living in the new colony by farming, hunting and gathering. A doctor makes a living by taking care of patients.
synonyms:
to work
to earn money
your turn - ______________ makes a living by ___________.
way
of
life
way of life
way of life
Definition: Way of life is the typical way in which a community lives, eats, and works.
In other words, way of life is your traditions or habits.
way of life
Example: When they came to Massachusetts, the Pilgrim’s way of life changed because they now had to survive using their natural resources. This new way of life was different from their way of life in England.
synonyms:
traditions habits
lifestyle
your turn - My way of life is healthy because I ____________.
to give thanks
Definition: (verb) To give thanks means to show someone you are grateful.
In other words, to give thanks means to say thank you.
to give thanks
Example: The Pilgrims gave thanks to God because they survived many difficulties during their first year in the New World.
synonym:
thank you
your turn - I give thanks when _____________________
to govern
Definition: (verb) To govern means to manage how a society operates.
In other words… to govern means to make the rules.
to govern
Example: The Pilgrims had to govern, or make the rules, themselves when they came to the New World.
synonyms:
to control
to rule
your turn - My house is governed by _______. My school is governed by ______.
a government
Definition: (noun) a government is a person or a group of people who rule over a group of people.
In other words, governments are the people who make the rules for a community.
a government
Example: In the Mayflower Compact (or agreement) the Pilgrims decided to form a new government and to obey the laws of this new government.
The president of the United States is the leader of our government.
A congressperson, a mayor, and a governor are members of a government.
synonyms:
administration
a congress
council
your turn - __________ is a member of a government.