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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. Some of the "heathens'" traditions were adopted as a sign of ____.

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

3. Many people fled during the queen's rule and established themselves in which area?

4. The documents asserted that the group would form into which of the following?

5. Which was not one of the people who first left to go to the new city?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the attitude and behavior of the Mayflower's crew during the voyage from Europe.

2. Bradford quotes Socrates in regards to the treatment of the professors. What does Bradford say?

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

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

5. 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?

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

7. Explain the new reign of James I and the consequences for the Separatists.

8. 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.

9. Who was the next important native to visit the Pilgrims? Discuss the visit.

10. Discuss when the Separatists moved to Holland and what they found upon their arrival in Amsterdam.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a biography of Robert Cushman. Explain the relationship between Cushman and Bradford. Also examine the role of Cushman in the settlement of the Plymouth Plantation. Overall, was Cushman's involvement a help or hindrance? What were Cushman's accomplishments and/or follies?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of Isaac Allerton at Plymouth Plantation. What was Allerton's position? To whom was Allerton closest? What were Allerton's responsibilities before, during and after he left office? What type of man was Allerton? Was he trustworthy? What was Bradford's opinion of the man? What was the collective opinion of the rest of the Separatists? Explain. What eventually became of Allerton? How was the colony affected by Allerton's actions? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the following leaders: Bradford, Brewster, and Standish. Which has the most experience in operating a colony or a similar type of entity? Which is the strongest leader?

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