Chapter 3, Lesson 3: Life in New England Study Guide

1. Which statement from the text best explains why the Pilgrims came to North America?

• “The Pilgrims decided to venture to North America, not to enrich themselves or to explore, but to find a safe place to practice their religion.”

• “… the Pilgrims had to send resources such as timber, fish, and furs back to the company.”

• “These Pilgrims faced a number of hardships on their 66-day voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, including storms and rough seas, disease, and hunger.”

2.  “Having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our king and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God and one of another … [we] combine ourselves together … for the general good of the colony: unto which we promise all due submission and obedience…” 

What attitudes or values does the text from the Mayflower Compact most clearly show about the Pilgrims? Choose two responses.

• a fear of adventure

• a deep religious faith

• a sense of patriotic duty

• an emphasis on farming

 3. Which statement best describes the Pilgrims’ attitude toward Squanto?

• The Pilgrims looked down on him.

• The Pilgrims were grateful for his help.

• The Pilgrims would not admit how important he was.

4.  “Puritan leaders wanted each settlement to be ‘a city upon a hill,’ which meant its residents had to live up to high moral standards. In an effort to enforce their rules, Puritan leaders required each family to sign a covenant with the church. If a family broke the covenant, it had to leave the settlement.” 

What is the meaning of the term covenant?

• belief

• signature

• agreement

5. What was the main significance of New England town meetings?

• They were held only outdoors.

• They encouraged people to dispute church teachings.

• They were an early form of colonial self-government.

6.  What was the main reason that tension between the Puritans and Native Americans turned into warfare?

• Roger Williams helped Native Americans understand their legal rights.

• Native Americans were losing their land to a growing number of settlers.

• The Puritans began putting Native Americans on trial for practicing witchcraft.

7. Which evidence best supports the correct answer to number 6?  

• “Puritan leaders wanted each settlement to be ‘a city upon a hill,’ which meant its residents had to live up to high moral standards.”

• “Roger Williams told leaders they should not take land that belonged to the Native Americans.”

• “The Native Americans were angered by the increasing number of new colonists who were settling on their lands.”

8.  What is a covenant?

• the buying and selling of goods

• a contract; an agreement

• system of forced labor in Spanish colonies

9. What is dissension?

• a disagreement between members of a group over an important issue

• the setting in which something takes place

• a contract; an agreement