What was the primary motivation for the settlers in the northern colonies?

Exploring the Puritan New England Colonies

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To find gold
To trade with Native Americans
To establish a society where they could worship freely
To escape from the British monarchy
2.
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Who were the Puritans influenced by?
John Calvin
Thomas More
Martin Luther
Henry VIII
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the Mayflower Compact?
A peace treaty with the British
A document agreeing to submit to the will of the majority
A constitution for the new colony
A trade agreement with Native Americans
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the main reason for the hardships faced by the Pilgrims during their first winter?
All of the above
Harsh weather conditions
Conflicts with Native Americans
Lack of food and shelter
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who led the Native American alliance against the New England settlers?
Sitting Bull
Metacom (King Philip)
Squanto
Pocahontas
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the English treat Metacom's family after King Philip's War?
They were sold into slavery
They were integrated into the colony
They were sent back to England
They were given land
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a significant precedent set by the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
Women could vote
Every free man had a say in government affairs
Slavery was abolished
Religious freedom for all
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