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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. Plymouth Plantation flourished. People began to spread out and soon it became necessary for the people to start their own ____.

2. Reverend John ____ was the first ordained minister to arrive at Plymouth Plantation

3. The Revered entered into a partnership with which of the following:

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

5. How many pelts were taken to England?

Short Essay Questions

1. What eventually happened to Weston?

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

3. Examine the distress over the growth of the colony and how it came about.

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

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

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

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

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

9. Discuss the next conflict held between the Pilgrims and the French.

10. The Pilgrims were stuck once again by extensive illness. What was the cause?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

The Separatists made the choice to leave Holland for America. In what year was the decision made? Why was it made? Who decided? Was there a particular event or incident that caused the Separatists to make the decision? How difficult was it to make the move from the Netherlands to America? How long did it take? Where did the Separatists get the financial aid and other support? Who was in charge of the accounts? What treachery did the Separatists encounter before and during the long voyage? Explain. How many people were involved in the transportation of the people? Who committed the most treacherous acts? How was the treachery handled by the Separatists? What was the outcome?

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