Early English Colonies and the Mayflower Compact

What did the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indian tribe celebrate together in 1621?

• The first Christmas

• The first Thanksgiving

• The first Independence Day

• The first Election Day

What was the Virginia House of Burgesses?

• The first church in America

• The first elected law-making group in the English colonies

• The first school in Virginia

• The first trading post in Jamestown

Which of the following colonies was known for creating the Mayflower Compact?

• Middle Colony

• New England Colony

• Act Colony

• Southern Colony

What was the main reason Puritans immigrated from England to New England?

(a)  

• For religious freedom
• To find gold

• To escape cold weather

• To become famous

Imagine you are a child living in a Puritan colony. What might happen if you were caught lying or not going to church? Explain your answer using evidence from the text.

• You could be punished, such as being whipped, put in stocks, or even hanged

• You would be given a reward

• Nothing would happen

• You would be sent to another colony

What does the image of Puritans in the stocks and being whipped show about Puritan society?

• They used harsh punishments for breaking rules

• They enjoyed playing games

• They were friendly to everyone

• They did not have any laws

Which colonies were included in the New England region?

• Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut

• Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina

• New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware

• Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana

How did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut change the way colonies were governed compared to being ruled by a king?

• It allowed the people to rule the colony instead of the king, setting up voting and a court system.

• It made the king even more powerful.

• It stopped all meetings and voting.

• It only allowed women to vote.

What crops were especially farmed in the Mid-Atlantic region?

• Rice and sugarcane

• Wheat and oats

• Corn and soybeans

• Apples and oranges

What was Philadelphia, Pennsylvania known for in the Mid-Atlantic region?

• Being the largest farming community

• Having a strong community of free Black people and leaders like Richard Allen

• Producing the most cotton

• Having the most gold mines