US History DQ 3 New England Colonies

The Puritans of New England created a “covenant community” based upon:

• the principle of predestination

• an elected legislature

• direct rule of the king and royal governor

• principle of the Mayflower Compact and Puritan beliefs

Which of the following DOES NOT describe the Mayflower Compact?

• It was the first constitution in the New World

• It was created by the Pilgrims prior to reaching Plymouth Rock

• It created a “covenant community”

• It was a constitutional document created in England

The self-governing structure in New England was mostly:

• strict rule by the church, with the minister as the complete leader

• direct rule of the local governor, who acted as “king”

• elected assemblies such as the House of Burgesses

• town meetings as a form of direct democracy

What was the major purpose for settlers creating the New England Colonies?

• It was a joint-stock company

• It was England’s attempt to keep the French out of the Americas

• To convert Indians to Christianity

• To escape religious persecution in Europe

Which does NOT describe the community of the early New England Colonies?

• It was a covenant community

• It was based on the principles of the Mayflower Compact

• Slavery began in New England and then moved southward

• New England was intolerant of diverse religious beliefs

Which group of people is most closely associated with the founding of New England?

• the Cavaliers

• the Shakers

• the Quakers

• the Puritans

What was the result of those who dissented from the strict Puritan beliefs?

• they fled for their lives to Virginia

• they were rounded up and sent back to England

• they were exiled to Canada

• they established colonies such as Rhode Island