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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. Instead of returning to New England with the person/object, Allerton opted to go to which British city?

2. It was at this time Bradford learned about the illness of which person?

3. Who managed to take over Weston's ruined plantation?

4. On what date did the shipwreck occur?

5. Allerton had been given ____ to perform certain acts once he arrived in England.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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.

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

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

6. What happened to Massasoit during this time?

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

8. Examine the conflict between the Pequot and the Narragansett.

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

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

William Bradford's upbringing was somewhat unusual. Discuss the circumstances of Bradford's young life. What tragedy occurred when Bradford was a baby? Where was Bradford sent as a result? Who raised Bradford? What skills did Bradford learn as a child? What captured Bradford's attention and interest at age 12? How did it change Bradford's life? What would Bradford eventually be prompted to do? How did Bradford utilize his skills to better Plymouth Plantation? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the Separatists' exodus from England to the Low Countries. Where are the Low Countries? What caused the Separatists to leave? In what city did the Separatists settle upon arriving in the country? What were the biggest obstacles? What was the collective impression of the group before leaving England? Was the impression correct? How were the Separatists greeted? Were there opportunities for the Separatists to make a living? If so, how? What was the thing about living in the new country? How did the Separatists deal with the language barrier?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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