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

2. The conflict was eventually settled by governors Prence and _____.

3. The conflict surrounded trading in an area that belonged to the _______Plantation.

4. In what year was Winslow elected as the new governor?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Bradford talks about the letters received by Winslow, many of which held ridiculous complaints. Discuss at least some of the complaints.

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

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

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

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

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

8. The Pilgrims had trouble raising corn causing a shortage. Discuss Bradford's comments regarding the shortage.

9. What happened to Massasoit during this time?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The Separatists were at the mercy of the British monarchy before they went to Holland. Although the official policies never changed the behaviors of the monarchs varied widely. Discuss the official policy held by the church and monarchy regarding the Separatists. Compare and contrast the treatment of the Separatists under the rule of Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth I, and King James I. Which was the most tolerant? Which was responsible for the most amount of persecution? Also discuss who was in power when the Separatists officially formed and who was in power when they fled the country.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the following leaders: Bradford, Brewster, and Standish. Which has the most experience in operating a colony or a similar type of entity? Which is the strongest leader?

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