Colonization of Virginia Quiz

Bacon's Rebellion revealed that agreements with the Indians were (a)  

• They were always honored

• They were often violated

• They were never made

• They were strictly enforced

Answer explanation

Bacon's Rebellion highlighted the instability of relations between colonists and Native Americans, showing that agreements were often violated, leading to conflict and distrust.

When was the Mayflower Compact signed?

• November 11, 1620

• December 25, 1620

• January 1, 1621

• July 4, 1620

Answer explanation

The Mayflower Compact was signed on November 11, 1620, by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower. This document established a form of self-government and is considered a foundational act of American democracy.

Before what event was the Mayflower Compact written and signed?

• Before the Pilgrims disembarked from the ship

• Before the first harvest

• Before the first winter

• Before the first town meeting

Answer explanation

The Mayflower Compact was written and signed before the Pilgrims disembarked from the ship in 1620. It established a framework for governance and was crucial for their settlement in the New World.

Which of the following is NOT true about the Mayflower Compact?

• It was a constitution

• It was signed by 41 adult males

• It was an agreement to form a crude government

• It introduced the idea of democracy and self-government

Answer explanation

The Mayflower Compact was not a constitution; it was a foundational agreement for governance. It established a framework for self-government but did not function as a formal constitution.

What did the Mayflower Compact require the signers to do?

• Submit to majority rule

• Follow the king's orders

• Establish a national bank

• Create a trade agreement

Answer explanation

The Mayflower Compact established a framework for governance, requiring the signers to submit to majority rule, ensuring decisions were made collectively for the good of the colony.

What was the Mayflower Compact's approach to governance?

• Authoritarian rule

• Majority rule

• Minority rule

• Royal decree

Answer explanation

The Mayflower Compact established a framework for governance based on majority rule, where decisions were made collectively by the consent of the governed, rather than through authoritarian or royal decree.

The Pilgrims developed friendly relations with (a)  

• French settlers

• Indian tribes

• Spanish explorers

• Dutch traders

Answer explanation

The Pilgrims established friendly relations primarily with Indian tribes, such as the Wampanoag, which helped them survive in the New World. They did not have significant interactions with French, Spanish, or Dutch groups at that time.

Match the following population numbers with the corresponding years:

• Year 1691

• 7,000

• Year 1700

• 12,000

• Year 1685

• 10,000

• Year 1710

• 5,000

(a)   Puritans came to Massachusetts during the "Great Puritan Migration".

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000

Answer explanation

During the Great Puritan Migration, approximately 20,000 Puritans migrated to Massachusetts, seeking religious freedom and a new life, making this the correct answer.

Who was the new king of England that angered the Puritans?

• King Henry VIII

• King James I

• King Charles I

• King George III

Answer explanation

King Charles I angered the Puritans due to his belief in the divine right of kings and his attempts to impose Anglican practices, which conflicted with Puritan ideals. This led to significant tensions and ultimately the English Civil War.