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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. It was common for the punished to be removed of their ____.
2. Which of the following prompted the organization of the documents?
3. In 1607-1608 the newly formed group arranged for passage to which city?
4. What was the name given to the people who believed in the basis and origin of the Christian religion?
5. Bradford quotes which famous philosopher?
Short Essay Questions
1. What gift did Massasoit leave behind for the Pilgrims? What was the purpose? How long did the arrangement last?
2. Discuss the next step for the Separatists once they were all but forced out of Britain. What did the Monarchy think about the exodus?
3. Discuss the first meeting between the Pilgrims and the Indians. Who were the first to make contact?
4. Explain the period referred to as "The Starting Time."
5. Bradford quotes Socrates in regards to the treatment of the professors. What does Bradford say?
6. Explain the role and purpose of the "professors." Also explain their role in the Church of England.
7. Who was the next important native to visit the Pilgrims? Discuss the visit.
8. 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?
9. Many of the Pilgrims became seriously ill or died during the first months in Plymouth. Discuss the death of their prominent leader at the time. Who took the man's place?
10. What was the newly formed identity of the professors?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast commonly accepted historical fact against the information provided in the book OF PLYMOUTH PLANTATION, 1620-1647 by William Bradford. Discuss possible discrepancies between accepted misconceptions and historical information as presented by Bradford. For example, modern society has painted a completely inaccurate picture of the first Thanksgiving. Choose at least five examples of misinformation.
Essay Topic 2
The Separatists were at the mercy of the British monarchy before they went to Holland. Although the official policies never changed the behaviors of the monarchs varied widely. Discuss the official policy held by the church and monarchy regarding the Separatists. Compare and contrast the treatment of the Separatists under the rule of Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth I, and King James I. Which was the most tolerant? Which was responsible for the most amount of persecution? Also discuss who was in power when the Separatists officially formed and who was in power when they fled the country.
Essay Topic 3
William Bradford's upbringing was somewhat unusual. Discuss the circumstances of Bradford's young life. What tragedy occurred when Bradford was a baby? Where was Bradford sent as a result? Who raised Bradford? What skills did Bradford learn as a child? What captured Bradford's attention and interest at age 12? How did it change Bradford's life? What would Bradford eventually be prompted to do? How did Bradford utilize his skills to better Plymouth Plantation? Explain.
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