1. The First White Settlers Of New England

What was the early home of the first white people who settled in New England? What name was given to them in Old England?

To what country did they go before they came to America? Why did they go there? Why did they come to America? What name has been given to them because of the two journeys?

What was the boat that brought them to America called? How did their journey across the ocean in this boat differ from such a journey now?

Do you know the names of any of the Pilgrims?

Where in New England did they settle? Was the new land an easy place in which to make a home?

2. Study Of The Picture

Read the title of the picture. Why were these people called Pilgrims?

Pilgrims Going to Church. Boughium.

What things show that they are going to church? What is the old man carrying?

What are some of the ways in which these people differ from a group of people going to church now?

Why do the men carry guns? Notice the leaders. Who are walking behind? Why? What does one of them show by his position? Who are walking in the middle of the group?

Notice the little girl. What does her face show?

What things tell the season? Why is there not a good road?

Do you think the church is far from the homes?

Why do you suppose these people go to church in such danger?

3. Written Composition

1. Write a story as if some person in the picture were telling it. Use these topics:

Our preparations for going to church. The dangers and pleasures of the trip.

2. Write a letter which might have been written by one of the children in the picture to a friend across the ocean. Tell about life in the new home.