mayflower compact

The fundamental sources of American history, a balance collection of documents.

Discusses the history of the Mayflower Compact written by the Pilgrims who sailed to the New World on the "Mayflower" in 1620.

Visit the people of Plimoth Plantation and learn about daily life and culture, the roles of Pilgrim men and women, the voyage of the Mayflower and the importance of the Mayflower Compact. Understand the importance of Thanksgiving. Learn about the food, shelter and customs of the region's Native American people from a Wampanoag Indian women.