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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. The man complained of which of the following the day before he died?
2. Which was not one of the people who first left to go to the new city?
3. Bradford claims that the treatment of those that do not obey the church is as evil as the persecution of early ____.
4. What were the names of the first people married in the new colony?
5. Which adjective best describes the behavior of the crew aboard the Mayflower?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss the next step for the Separatists once they were all but forced out of Britain. What did the Monarchy think about the exodus?
2. Discuss the Narragansett Challenge.
3. 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.
4. Explain the role and purpose of the "professors." Also explain their role in the Church of England.
5. Who was the next important native to visit the Pilgrims? Discuss the visit.
6. Explain the attitude and behavior of the Mayflower's crew during the voyage from Europe.
7. Explain the period referred to as "The Starting Time."
8. What was the purpose and the context of the pact made between Massasoit and the Pilgrims?
9. What does the text say about the poor, and sometimes fatal, treatment of those that dared to go up against the Church?
10. Discuss the first meeting between the Pilgrims and the Indians. Who were the first to make contact?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why do you think Bradford chose to write the history of Plymouth Plantation in third person rather than in a first person account? Do you think Bradford was attempting to create an accurate historical document? What was the purpose of writing the account? What other accounts of Plymouth Plantation exist? Cite references and sources.
Essay Topic 2
There were several times when Bradford discussed the immorality of the people at Plymouth Plantation. Discuss Bradford's concerns with the behavior of the people. Did Bradford consider them to be wicked, unschooled, or unprincipled? What was Bradford's issue with certain people on the Sabbath? What was the opinion of those back in England? What was recommended? What did Bradford do?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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