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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. It seemed that the people on one of the plantations were doomed from the start. Fortunately some of them were saved by which person?

3. Stone managed to get the governor of Virginia drunk and ended up absconding with _____ pounds worth of provisions.

4. Up until this time Bradford had stated that it would not be wise to ____ Weston.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Examine the continued presence of the Dutch and trade with the Pilgrims.

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

4. Discuss the petition to settle the conflict between the Dutch and the French. Who was in charge of examining and approving it?

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

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

7. What eventually happened to Weston?

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

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

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

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

Compare and contrast the following groups: Mohicans, Pequot, Narragansett, Massachusetts, Pawtuxet, Sagamore, and Catawba.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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