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1.4 Comparing Jamestown and Plymouth

Authored by Catherine Chesser

Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.4 Comparing Jamestown and Plymouth
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

One way in which Jamestown and Plymouth were similar was that both were located-

in the mountains

on islands far from fresh water

near the coastline

in a dry climate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

One of the main differences in the reasons for Jamestown and Plymouth was

Jamestown was founded for religious reasons, Plymouth was founded for agricultural reasons

Jamestown was founded for enslaved people, Plymouth was founded for free citizens

Plymouth was founded to escape religious persecution, Jamestown was founded for financial gain

Jamestown was founded to convert Native Americans, Plymouth was founded to find gold

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Plymouth was founded for people who wanted to

escape religious persecution

purify the church of England

find gold

earn money for the Virginia company

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

It limited the power of future colonial governments

It weakened the influence of religion in government

It established a form of self-government based on social contract

It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which is true about social differences in Jamestown and Plymouth

Unlike Plymouth, Jamestown settlers moved as whole families

Unlike Jamestown, Plymouth was settled for commercial reasons

Unlike Jamestown, Plymouth settlers moved as entire families

Unlike Plymouth, Jamestown banned slavery

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which date is associated with Jamestown?

1607

1620

1776

1803

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which date is associated with Plymouth?

1607

1620

1787

1861

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