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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 people that signed the compact were loyal subjects of which monarch?

2. Who was chosen to act as the new governor?

3. What word is used to describe the character of William Brewster?

4. The settlers were typically split into two groups, the farmers and the ______.

5. The man was soon labeled as being ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the purpose and the context of the pact made between Massasoit and the Pilgrims?

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

3. 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?

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

5. One of the first major conflicts in the colony had to do with the celebration of Christmas. Explain the incident and how it was resolved.

6. 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.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Weston is painted as being the most unscrupulous man ever to deal with the Pilgrims. Who was Weston? What position did he hold at Plymouth Plantation? Was Weston involved before, during or after the move from the Netherlands? Explain. Why did Bradford consider Weston to be unscrupulous? Was there one particular action or event that gained Weston such a negative reputation? Explain. How did Weston's relationship with Plymouth Plantation end? What happened to Weston after he left the Plantation? Explain.

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