Blood on the River Ch. 1-2

Front

Why did Reverend Hunt want to go to the new world?

Back

To spread the Word of God.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

How did Samuel settle his anger in the beginning?

Back

He used his fists.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What year did the Europeans sail to America?

Back

1607.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is the book's genre?

Back

Historic fiction.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Captain Newport, the ship captain, was missing which limb?

Back

Arm.

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

Front

What is the significance of the year 1607 in American history?

Back

It marks the year when Europeans first established a permanent settlement in America.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Define 'historic fiction'.

Back

A genre of literature that reconstructs historical events and characters in a fictional narrative.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What role did religion play in the motivations of early settlers?

Back

Many settlers sought to spread Christianity and escape religious persecution.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

Who is the main character in 'Blood on the River'?

Back

Samuel Collier.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

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What does the term 'settlement' refer to in the context of early American history?

Back

A community established by settlers in a new territory.

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CCSS.RL.8.9