Early Passage to America U.S. History Pre-Colonial and Colonial Life Early Passage to America Questions What would have made the Mayflower Compact more democratic? What was the first French settlement in North America? Was Columbus' treatment of the people of Santo Domingo (native and Spanish) horrible or necessary? Why were the Pilgrims known as the Separatists? When did the first African slaves make their journey to the Americas? He Pilgrims first landed on Cape Cod and then sailed to a nearby area. What is the name of the stony landmark where they eventually landed? How did the first Americans get to the Americas? What idea from the Mayflower Compact influenced the Declaration of Independence? How did triangular trade affect colonial economies? Why did the Pilgrims and Puritans leave Europe for the Americas? Question #c26a7 Why is the Mayflower Compact significant? New York was originally founded by which country? Why was the petition written by Pennsylvania German Quakers in 1688 significant? Why did a group called Separatists come to America in 1600? Why did the Puritans emigrate to North America in the 1600s? Who were Separatists? Who helped pay for settling the James River colony? Where was the Mayflower headed? Pre-Colonial and Colonial Life View all chapters Native American Life Early Passage to America Early Settlers and Daily Life The French and Indian War Prev Next