Colonial America: A Free Society?

What was the purpose of the Mayflower's journey to North America?

• To explore new lands

• To establish a new colony

• To escape religious persecution

• To trade with Native Americans

Which colony was founded by the Puritans in 1630?

• Plymouth

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• Rhode Island

• Jamestown

What are democratic principles?

• Rule by the government

• Enslavement of African Americans

• Free and fair elections

• Discrimination based on race

Who were the democratic principles intended for in colonial America?

• All people living in or near the colonies

• Protestant Separatists

• Only white male settlers

• Native Americans and enslaved African Americans

Which colony was settled by Roger Williams after leaving the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• Rhode Island

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

What did the leaders of early colonies write to convey the freedoms and democratic principles?

• Documents

• Religious texts

• Trade agreements

• Government plans

Which group of people were not treated the same as white male settlers in colonial America?

• Enslaved African Americans

• Puritans

• Native Americans

• Protestant Separatists

What are some examples of democratic principles?

• Enslavement of African Americans

• Free and fair elections

• Rule by the government

• Discrimination based on race

Which colony was settled by the English in 1607?

• Rhode Island

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

Who were the passengers on board the Mayflower?

• Native Americans

• Puritans

• Protestant Separatists

• Enslaved African Americans