Choices and Consequences in Colonial New England

Choices and Consequences in Colonial New England

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Religious Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the historical choices and decisions that shaped early American history, focusing on the Pilgrims and Puritans in New England. It discusses the Pilgrims' journey on the Mayflower, the differences between Puritans and Pilgrims, and life in the New England colonies. The story of Anne Hutchinson highlights challenges to religious authority, while the expansion of colonies and conflicts with Native Americans are also covered.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme discussed at the start of the video?

The influence of art on history

The role of technology in history

History as a series of choices and decisions

The importance of historical dates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Pilgrims decide to leave the Netherlands?

They were invited by the Native Americans

They were seeking gold

Their children were assimilating into Dutch culture

They wanted to escape religious persecution

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Mayflower Compact?

A document agreeing to create just and equal laws

A map of the New World

A religious text

A trade agreement with Native Americans

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Puritans differ from the Pilgrims in their religious beliefs?

Puritans were Catholics

Puritans wanted to separate from the Church of England

Puritans rejected all forms of organized religion

Puritans were willing to compromise with the Church of England

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was John Winthrop's vision for the Puritan colony?

A trading hub

A place for artistic expression

A military fortress

A city on a hill as a shining example

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did women play in the religious education of children in New England?

They were church ministers

They led religious services

They taught children to read for religious participation

They were not involved in education

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Anne Hutchinson and what was her significance?

A Puritan woman who challenged religious authority

A Native American leader

A British governor

A Pilgrim who founded Plymouth

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