New England Colonies Textbook Review

What were the Pilgrims looking for?

• Wealth and power

• Adventure and exploration

• Religious freedom

• New trade routes

What does the term "Persecution" mean?

• Celebration and joy

• Mistreatment and punishment

• Friendship and kindness

• Success and achievement

What is the meaning of "Resolved"?

• To give up easily

• To come to a firm direction, to finish something, final

• To start something new

• To change one's mind frequently

What was the Mayflower Compact?

• A new type of ship

• A trade agreement with Native Americans

• An agreement on Mayflower that everyone treated equal

• A map of the New World

Why did many Europeans face persecution in the 16th century?

• They refused to pay taxes.

• They did not practice the established religion.

• They wanted to travel to America.

• They were involved in trade disputes.

Describe the hardships the pilgrims faced at Plymouth colony.

• Warm summers and plenty of food.

• Friendly relations with all native tribes.

• Cold winters, harsh conditions, starvation, disease.

• Easy access to resources and wealth.

In what way were the Puritans different from the Pilgrims?

• Puritans wanted a simpler religion with less extravagant wealth.

• Puritans were more interested in trade.

• Puritans had better relations with the natives.

• Puritans focused on building large cities.

On what body of water was Hartford located?

• Hudson River

• Mississippi River

• Connecticut River

• Ohio River

What was the primary reason for the Pilgrims' journey to the New World?

• To find new trade routes

• To seek religious freedom

• To establish a new government

• To escape from war

How did the Mayflower Compact influence future American government?

• It established a monarchy

• It introduced the idea of self-governance

• It created a trade alliance

• It abolished taxes