Historical Events Flashcard

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What year did the Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock?

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1620

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What is a Pilgrim?

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A person who travels for religious reasons

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What did some Europeans hope to gain by establishing colonies in the New World?

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Power and Prestige

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Explain the purpose of the Mayflower Compact.

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To establish law and order in the new colony

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Who was the reigning sovereign when the Mayflower Compact was signed?

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King James I

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What was the main goal of the Pilgrims according to the Mayflower Compact?

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To plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia

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Why did Europeans colonize the Americas?

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To escape religious persecution and spread Christianity

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What was life like for Puritans in Massachusetts?

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They read the Bible multiple times a day for self-discipline.

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What was the status of women in Puritan Massachusetts?

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Unequal to men, with harsh discipline

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What did Jamestown settlers depend on for survival? Options: Local wildlife, Supplies that never arrived, Advanced farming techniques, Trade with Native Americans

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Supplies that never arrived