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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 hire was supposed to cost ____ pound per month.

2. The "sad straits" were caused by a lack of skills in the ability to _____ their goods.

3. Another plague swept through the area, this time throughout the Indian community. Out of 1000 Indians, approximately ___ survived.

4. What was the main purpose of the ship?

5. Which person finally returned from England with cargo including cattle and letters from England?

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine the continued presence of the Dutch and trade with the Pilgrims.

2. What was the basis of the conflict regarding trade on the Kennebec and Connecticut Rivers?

3. Allerton became even more corrupt as time went on Discuss Allerton's actions in England.

4. What eventually happened to Weston?

5. The Pilgrims had trouble raising corn causing a shortage. Discuss Bradford's comments regarding the shortage.

6. Bradford talks about the letters received by Winslow, many of which held ridiculous complaints. Discuss at least some of the complaints.

7. Discuss the arrival of the Reverend Ralph Smith.

8. Discuss the petition to settle the conflict between the Dutch and the French. Who was in charge of examining and approving it?

9. The Pilgrims had their share of dealing with unscrupulous men. Discuss this problem.

10. Weston continues to plague the Pilgrims with his underhanded tactics. Examine Weston's next move.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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