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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Bradford discusses the events that happened before the ship landed at which location?
2. What was one of the main obstacles to going to the new city?
3. What was the name of the document signed by the Puritans?
4. The queen assigned some of the repatriated people to positions in the ____.
5. During what month did the first Indian approach the settlement?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss when the Separatists moved to Holland and what they found upon their arrival in Amsterdam.
2. One of the first major conflicts in the colony had to do with the celebration of Christmas. Explain the incident and how it was resolved.
3. State at least one part of the purpose of the Mayflower Compact as well as the aim of the new government. What about the agreement may seem ironic?
4. Discuss the Narragansett Challenge.
5. Bradford recounts that the first foundation of the new government was created and put into place aboard the Mayflower. Discuss the events that prompted the design of the agreement.
6. How did the Church attempt to cater to the "heathens?"
7. What was the purpose and the context of the pact made between Massasoit and the Pilgrims?
8. Discuss the first meeting between the Pilgrims and the Indians. Who were the first to make contact?
9. Bradford quotes Socrates in regards to the treatment of the professors. What does Bradford say?
10. Explain the change in the monarchy when Queen Elizabeth I took the throne.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Bradford was elected governor of Plymouth Plantation 33 times. Discuss in detail the leadership of the colony, the position of governor, the responsibilities, and the election process. Was there anyone else that took as much responsibility as Bradford? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Examine the founding, purpose, methods, and duties of the Separatist movement as it relates to the traditionally accepted religions of Europe and the Church of England at large.
Essay Topic 3
Examine in detail the relationship between William Bradford and William Brewster. When did the men meet? What was their relationship in the beginning? How did one influence the other? Was the relationship more mentor/student, colleagues or friends? Explain. Also explore their loyalty to the colony and one another.
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