Pilgrim Phrases

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 build foundational understanding of early American history through vocabulary development, historical context, and concept matching focused on the Pilgrims and the Mayflower Compact. By pairing key terms with their correct definitions, learners strengthen comprehension of early colonial governance, settlement life, and the ideas that shaped self-government in America.

Skills Reinforced

• Early Colonial History (Grades 4-6) – Identify key concepts related to the Pilgrims and the Mayflower Compact
• Vocabulary in Context – Match historical terms to definitions using careful reading
• Foundations of Self-Government – Understand agreements, laws, leadership, and consent in early colonies
• Historical Reflection – Explain why the Mayflower Compact was important to colonial society

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper elementary social studies and ELA standards
• Matching Activity Format – Supports recall and concept connection
• Bonus Challenge Included – Extends learning with a short explanatory response
• Flexible Use – Works well for classwork, review, homework, or homeschool lessons
• Accessible Structure – Clear layout supports independent and guided practice

This Pilgrim Phrases worksheet helps students build essential vocabulary and historical understanding of early colonial settlements. By matching key terms and reflecting on the significance of the Mayflower Compact, learners develop stronger comprehension of self-government, leadership, and cooperation in early America. It’s a simple, no-prep resource for classroom and homeschool settings focused on strengthening early U.S. history foundations.

This worksheet is part of our Mayflower Compact Worksheets collection.