Early Settlements of Plymouth and Boston

What year was the Plymouth Colony founded?

• 1610

• 1620

• 1630

• 1640

The Plymouth Colony was founded by a group of religious separatists known as the _______.

• Pilgrims

• Puritans

• Quakers

• Catholics

The Mayflower Compact played a crucial role in the Plymouth Colony by establishing what?

• A framework for self-governance

• A trade agreement with Native Americans

• A military alliance with other colonies

• A religious doctrine for the settlers

In what year did the Massachusetts Bay Colony begin?

• 1620

• 1630

• 1640

• 1650

The Pequot War and King Philip’s War were significant in altering the balance of power in New England because:

• They led to the complete destruction of Native American tribes in the region.

• They resulted in a lasting peace between colonists and Native Americans.

• They allowed Native Americans to regain control over their lands.

• They marked the beginning of European colonization in New England.

The governance style of Plymouth is described as:

• Democratic

• Autocratic

• Oligarchic

• Anarchic

How did Boston's economic status differ from Plymouth's?

• Boston had a more diverse economy than Plymouth.

• Plymouth had a more diverse economy than Boston.

• Both had similar economic statuses.

• Neither had a significant economy.

The impact of both colonies on the cultural identity of New England was:

• Significant and lasting

• Minimal and temporary

• Non-existent

• Negative and destructive