Promise at Sea Answer Key

Students complete a short informational passage by inserting key terms from a word bank related to the Pilgrims and the Mayflower Compact. This fill-in-the-blank format reinforces reading comprehension and historical vocabulary, helping students understand the context of the Pilgrims’ journey and the creation of the Compact. The passage highlights why the agreement was needed and how it shaped decisions in the new colony. The bonus question encourages students to reflect on the necessity of rules before beginning a settlement. This worksheet strengthens contextual understanding, vocabulary application, and critical thinking about early governance.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Pilgrim Journey and Colonial Governance

English Language Arts – Vocabulary in Context

Social Studies – Purpose of the Mayflower Compact

English Language Arts – Short Written Reflection

This worksheet is part of our Mayflower Compact Worksheets collection.