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William Bradford Quiz

Last updated over 5 years ago

3 questions

Use the passage below to answer the questions that follow:

“The spring is now approaching, it pleased God the mortality began to cease amongst them, and the sick lame recovered… Afterwards they…began to plan their corn, in which service Squanto stood them in great stead, showing them both…how to set it, and after how to dress and tend it…” ~William Bradford, Puritan Governor of Plymouth Colony, A History of Plymouth Plantation

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Question 1

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Which of the following events contradicts the above passage?

The Puritans’ close-knit community failed to peacefully include Native Americans

Many English adopted native traditions and customs.

The Spanish empire successfully incorporated natives into their society.

French Catholic missionaries forged alliances with natives

Question 2

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The passage above illustrates the initial success of which type of economic system Puritans, and other early New England colonies, created and sustained?

Economy based on staple crops, like tobacco, using African slaves.

Export economy of cereal crops, like rice, using indentured servants and African slaves.

Cash crops, like sugar and molasses, using African slaves.

Mixed economy of family based agriculture and commerce

Question 3

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William Bradford’s quote is the best example of the English colonies ability to….

Provide a haven for religious dissenters

Create a successful establishment of ethnically diverse colonies.

Create a successful establishment of close knit, homogenous societies

Provide a haven for debtors.