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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 conflict was eventually settled by governors Prence and _____.
2. Who typically sent the important communications from England?
3. Another plague swept through the area, this time throughout the Indian community. Out of 1000 Indians, approximately ___ survived.
4. Bradford details the trade activities that took place on which river:
5. Instead of returning to New England with the person/object, Allerton opted to go to which British city?
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. Examine the conflict between the Pequot and the Narragansett.
5. Discuss the petition to settle the conflict between the Dutch and the French. Who was in charge of examining and approving it?
6. There was a tremendous hurricane that struck the colony in the middle of August. Explain the severity of the hurricane as well as Bradford's comments.
7. Discuss the issues the Pilgrims had with the English regarding animal pelts.
8. What were some of the difficulties faced by Winslow when he attempted to hire another minister for Plymouth Plantation?
9. Discuss the next conflict held between the Pilgrims and the French.
10. Discuss Weston's actions after the failure of Weston Plantation.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast commonly accepted historical fact against the information provided in the book OF PLYMOUTH PLANTATION, 1620-1647 by William Bradford. Discuss possible discrepancies between accepted misconceptions and historical information as presented by Bradford. For example, modern society has painted a completely inaccurate picture of the first Thanksgiving. Choose at least five examples of misinformation.
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
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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