Question

5. What was a factor in Pilgrim's success in their new colony?

Answer 1

The Mayflower Compact was a set of rules for self-governance established by the English settlers who traveled to the New World on the Mayflower. When Pilgrims and other settlers set out on the ship for America in 1620, they intended to lay anchor in northern Virginia. But after treacherous shoals and storms drove their ship off course, the settlers landed in Massachusetts instead, near Cape Cod, outside of Virginia’s jurisdiction. Knowing life without laws could prove catastrophic, colonist leaders created the Mayflower Compact to ensure a functioning social structure would prevail.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C) an agreement with local native Americans.

The factor in Pilgrim's success in their new colony was an agreement with local native Americans.

The Mayflower ship arrived at the coast of Massachusetts with 41 Pilgrims, among other English, in September 1620. Specifically, they arrived at Cape Cod. They established at Plymouth Rock where they suffered a terrible winter. The Pilgrims that survived established peace treaties with the Native American tribes that were already in those territories. This allowed the Pilgrims to have good relations and trade with the tribes in the following years.

The other options of the question were a) overcame a weak leadership from their governor, b) quick military victory over tribes, and d) early planning kept most Pilgrims alive after the first winter.