Mayflower Compact Journey

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 strengthen historical comprehension, sequencing, cause-and-effect reasoning, and early American history understanding through a structured timeline activity. By reading six key events from the Pilgrims’ journey and placing them in chronological order, learners trace the path from leaving England to establishing a new colony in Plymouth and forming the Mayflower Compact.

Skills Reinforced

• Chronology & Sequencing (Grades 4-6) – Arrange events from the Pilgrims’ journey in correct historical order
• Early American History – Understand major moments of the Mayflower voyage and settlement at Plymouth
• Cause and Effect – Analyze how earlier decisions led to later actions, including the creation of the Mayflower Compact
• Historical Significance – Explain why the Mayflower Compact was an important first step in self-government

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper elementary social studies and ELA standards
• Timeline Builder Format – Supports visual and logical organization of historical events
• Bonus Reflection Question – Encourages deeper thinking about historical importance
• Flexible Use – Ideal for classwork, review, assessments, or homeschool instruction
• Accessible Structure – Clear events and directions support independent and guided learning

This Mayflower Compact Journey worksheet helps students build strong foundations in early American history by focusing on sequencing and historical meaning. By reconstructing the Pilgrims’ journey and reflecting on the importance of the Mayflower Compact, learners strengthen comprehension, critical thinking, and understanding of self-government. It’s a no-prep, engaging resource for classroom and homeschool settings focused on early U.S. history skills.

This worksheet is part of our Mayflower Compact Worksheets collection.