1. The Mayflower was a ship during the 17th century.
2. The Mayflower had 102 souls and had to have 30 crew members work the lines.
3. Meals were prepared in the galley.
4. The pilgrims sailed for 66 days straight!
5. Water, food, and other supplies were stored.
6. The steward of the Mayflower watched over what was going on. He acted as "boss" to manage the crew and the kitchen.
7. The captain was in charge of running the ship using the rudder and the helm.
8. Daily life
9. Pilgrims lived mostly on bread.
10. A pilchard is a small fish.
11. Whipping families lived in England ages closer to the 16th century than those who went to America.
12. The Whipping family came to America under the protection of the Puritans.
13. Pilgrim women wore bonnets under their hats.
14. What did pilgrims wear outside their clothes that we have today? Hats and shoes.
15. Pilgrim boys and girls had more classes until the age of 14.
16. There were 18 children on board the Mayflower in the 17th century.
17. Whippings were simply rope and wood on their feet.
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