Benchmark Recovery: Massachusetts Bay Colony

Which individual was the leader of the Plymouth colony?

• William Bradford

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• John Rolfe

• John Smith

In what way was Squanto instrumental in the development of the Plymouth colony?

• He helped the colonists fight off Native Americans who wanted the land.

• He served as an interpreter and guide for the settlers.

• He became an important political leader for the colony.

• He led an uprising against unfair treatment by the British government.

What idea was the motivation behind the establishment of the colony of Rhode Island?

• abolition of slavery

• economic gain

• freedom of religion

• prisoner reform

John is fleeing religious persecution with his family and wants to create a new society that will be a religious and moral example to others. In what colonial area is he most likely to settle?

• the New England colonies

• the Mid-Atlantic colonies

• the western territories

• the southern colonies

This 1893 illustration shows an important part of life in Puritan society. What aspect of Puritan culture encouraged this behavior?

• Worship services were lighthearted events focused on giving Puritans chances to relax and have fun.

• Social standing and respect were dependent on being in good standing with the Puritan church.

• Dancing and elaborate costumes were used during sermons to entertain the Puritan congregations.

• Welfare programs were established to help Puritans in need but only if they attended weekly services.

Some of the geographic features of this colony were dense forests, natural harbors, and 

• gold
• cattle
• rocky soil
• calm winters

What person was forced to leave the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• John Winthop

• Anne Hutchison

• William Penn

• Cecilius Calvert

The settlers of Massachusetts Bay Colony wanted

• to find gold/wealth.

• to purify the church of England.

• to arrives at Jamestown, Virginia Colony.

• to absorb the lands of New Amsterdam.

In Puritan Massachusetts, which two institutions were closely tied?

• church & education

• state/government & education

• state/government & church

• education & military