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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. Stone arrived in Virginia from which region?

2. There was a particularly large population growth in which area?

3. Who ordered Weston's arrest?

4. Which of the following disguised himself to trick Bradford into helping his bleak situation?

5. What was the rank of John Stone?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the arrival of the Reverend Ralph Smith.

2. What were some of the difficulties faced by Winslow when he attempted to hire another minister for Plymouth Plantation?

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

4. Discuss "The Strange Proceedings of Mr. Allerton."

5. Discuss the issues the Pilgrims had with the English regarding animal pelts.

6. Discuss Weston's actions after the failure of Weston Plantation.

7. Other than Weston, John Peirce also attempted to betray people in the colonies. Examine Peirce's actions.

8. Who were the Undertakers? What was their job?

9. The people at Weston's Plantation began to suffer from lack of food. Discuss Bradford's impression of the facts.

10. Hard times continued to plague the Plymouth. Discuss the resignation of Ralph Smith.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

There are many accounts of conflict between various Native American tribes. Discuss in detail at least three instances in which the Native Americans went to battle. Explain the circumstances, the battle, and the outcome.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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