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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. Which was not one of the charges filed against Weston?
2. The ship sank near which town?
3. In 1634 this tribe started a feud with the _____.
4. Another plague swept through the area, this time throughout the Indian community. Out of 1000 Indians, approximately ___ survived.
5. There was a particularly large population growth in which area?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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.
2. Discuss the next conflict held between the Pilgrims and the French.
3. Who were the Undertakers? What was their job?
4. The Pilgrims were stuck once again by extensive illness. What was the cause?
5. Discuss "The Strange Proceedings of Mr. Allerton."
6. The Pilgrims had trouble raising corn causing a shortage. Discuss Bradford's comments regarding the shortage.
7. Discuss the arrival of the Reverend Ralph Smith.
8. What were some of the difficulties faced by Winslow when he attempted to hire another minister for Plymouth Plantation?
9. Allerton became even more corrupt as time went on Discuss Allerton's actions in England.
10. The Pilgrims had their share of dealing with unscrupulous men. Discuss this problem.
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
The relationship between the Pilgrims and Squanto evolved in some unexpected ways. Discuss the agreements the Pilgrims made with Squanto. What was Squanto's role at Plymouth Plantation? Did Squanto serve as a guide, instructor, liaison or something else? Explain. How did Squanto's role change over the years? What did Bradford mean when he stated that Squanto had become corrupt? In what ways did Squanto cheat the Pilgrims? What was Squanto's biggest contribution to the Plantation?
Essay Topic 3
Why do you think Bradford chose to write the history of Plymouth Plantation in third person rather than in a first person account? Do you think Bradford was attempting to create an accurate historical document? What was the purpose of writing the account? What other accounts of Plymouth Plantation exist? Cite references and sources.
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