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.
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:
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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Question 2
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As used in the first sentence, "benignly" most likely means
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Question 3
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In contrast with Southern women, New England (Puritan) women
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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
