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Unit 0.6 Homework: The Puritan Lifestyle

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Directions: Please read the following excerpts and answer the comprehension questions. While we will not go over every question in class, we will be analyzing a related primary text to understand the historical topic better together.
Directions: Please read the following excerpts and answer the comprehension questions. While we will not go over every question in class, we will be analyzing a related primary text to understand the historical topic better together.
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IITE.01
Consider as you read:
  • What were the major features of the "New England Way of Life"?
  • How did religion, family life, and women's roles change in the later 17th century?
Historical Context: The Puritans settled in the New England colonies, such as Massachusetts Bay Colony, in order to practice their religion freely and away from corruption.


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Question 1
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Take a moment to locate and circle the New England colonies on this map using the "Show Your Work" function:

SQN.01
This section asks you to compare and contrast the different colonial regions, which can get confusing. Check out this helpful rap!
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IIWD.01
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Question 3
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Question 4
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Which piece of evidence best supports the answer to the question above?

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Question 5
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All of the following are characteristics of the Salem Witch Trials EXCEPT

Question 2
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As used in the first sentence, "benignly" most likely means

In contrast with Southern women, New England (Puritan) women
had less economic freedom.
were viewed as lesser than men.
raised fewer childen.
could not vote.
The trials highlighted social and religious tensions in the village between both socioeconomic classes and genders.
Many of the accused witches were older in age.
The trials ultimately led to the acquittal (look this word up!) of all accused witches.
Puritans were afraid people were becoming less religious.