Unit 0 Quiz: Primary vs. Secondary Sources & the Jamestown and Puritan Settlers

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An immediate, first-hand account from someone who had a direct connection to the topic is always considered a(n) ___________ source.

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A benefit of secondary sources is that they are

Smithsonian forensic anthropologist (job title of someone who studies bones) Douglas Owsley and his team created a facial reconstruction (rebuilding of a face structure) of a settler named Jane based on bones (on left) found at Jamestown.

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The facial reconstruction (of the skull) is considered a

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The early years at Jamestown were mainly characterized by

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Disney’s interpretation of the story of Pocahontas is a clear example of how history can be

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Which statement most accurately describes Puritan society?

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The Salem Witch Trials were the result of

Questions 8-10 are based on the following excerpt from John Winthrop, “A Model of Christian Charity” (1630). In 1630 Puritans established the Massachusetts Bay Colony. On the journey across the Atlantic Ocean, John Winthrop, the first governor of the colony, gave this speech, which outlines how Puritans saw themselves, their place in the world, and their relationship with God. This speech was Winthrop’s vision for the new colony.
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Winthrop states that the Massachusetts Bay Colony is seen as a “city upon a hill” because the Puritans are

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As used in line 3, “withdraw” most nearly means

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Based on the passage, one can reasonably infer that, in regards to the Salem Witch Trials, John Winthrop would have