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

2. Where did the group intend to settle?

3. The Dutch viewed the group as being which of the following?

4. During this time the ____ were being closely watched.

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

3. Why did the Separatists choose to go to Holland? What prompted the group to move ahead with the plan?

4. Discuss the Narragansett Challenge.

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

6. 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?

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

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

9. 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.

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

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

The appearance of Samoset and Squanto was a highly important event during the early days of Plymouth Plantation. Discuss the arrival of Samoset and Squanto. What caused the men to arrive at Plymouth Plantation? Why were Samoset and Squanto the ones chosen to approach? Who was the high ranking member of the tribe? To which tribe did the men belong? How did the men learn to speak English? What was the initial reaction by both sides during the first meeting? Was the meeting friendly? What happened next?

Essay Topic 3

After spending less than a year in Amsterdam, the Separatists had cause to move out of the city and to the town of Leyden. Discuss in detail the reasons for leaving Amsterdam. Was there one specific incident or reason for moving out of the city? If so, what was it? Was the entire group eager to go or was the decision made by a few? Were all of the Separatists in the city by that time? Why did they choose Leyden? How is Leyden described in the text? How long did the group stay in Leyden? How did the conditions compare to those in Amsterdam? What were the biggest differences? Were the Separatists more or less successful in Leyden in regards to rebuilding their church? Explain.

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