The Mayflower and Plymouth Crossword Puzzle (Free Printable + Answer Key)

This Mayflower and Plymouth crossword puzzle is a November history activity for 3rd–6th grade students, with clues covering Mayflower, Plymouth, Compact, and Wampanoag. Free printable worksheet with answer key included.

Across

Wampanoag man, known as Squanto, who spoke English
Ship that carried the Pilgrims in 1620
Wampanoag leader who made an alliance with the colonists

Down

Long trip by sea
Member of a group that broke from the Church of England
Colony the Mayflower passengers founded
Native people who lived where Plymouth was founded
Longtime governor of Plymouth who wrote its history
Agreement signed aboard the ship to govern themselves
People who make a new home in a new land

About The Mayflower and Plymouth

In September 1620, the Mayflower left England carrying 102 passengers. After about two months at sea it reached Cape Cod, and the settlers founded Plymouth Colony on land long home to the Wampanoag people. About half the settlers died that first winter. In 1621 the Wampanoag leader Massasoit made an alliance with the colonists, and the two groups shared a harvest feast that fall.

The Mayflower and Plymouth Vocabulary

This crossword covers the story of Plymouth: the MAYFLOWER VOYAGE, the SEPARATIST settlers, the Mayflower COMPACT, Governor BRADFORD, and the WAMPANOAG people, including MASSASOIT and TISQUANTUM.

How to Use This Crossword in Class

Use this crossword in November alongside a reading about the Wampanoag perspective. Ask students how the story changes when told from each side, and why both matter.

Printable The Mayflower and Plymouth Crossword Worksheet

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