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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. What was one of the main obstacles to going to the new city?

2. The country had recently been severely affected by which of the following?

3. The group finally decided to move on once again. This time, they would go to _____.

4. What does the word "seceded" mean?

5. The man continually tried to involve Robinson in what kind of activity?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Explain the change in the monarchy when Queen Elizabeth I took the throne.

3. How did some people justify the torture and murder of the professors? What became of the survivors?

4. Discuss the first meeting between the Pilgrims and the Indians. Who were the first to make contact?

5. What does the text say about the poor, and sometimes fatal, treatment of those that dared to go up against the Church?

6. Explain the role and purpose of the "professors." Also explain their role in the Church of England.

7. What was the newly formed identity of the professors?

8. Explain the period referred to as "The Starting Time."

9. Discuss the next step for the Separatists once they were all but forced out of Britain. What did the Monarchy think about the exodus?

10. Bradford repeats a passage of the document, one which gives the basis of the new government as well as its aim and goals. What is the passage quoted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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