c.  Explain carefully why the hostility of the Iroquois to the French was so important.

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Sec.Sec. 31, 32.—­a.  Give two reasons for the revival of English colonial enterprises.

b.  Describe the voyage and early experiences of the Virginia colonists.

c.  Give three reasons for the sufferings of the Virginia colonists.

Sec.Sec. 33-35.—­a.  What do you think of Sir Thomas Dale?

b.  To what was the prosperity of Virginia due?  Why?

c.  What classes of people were there in Virginia?

Sec.Sec. 36-38.—­a.  What is the meaning of the word “Puritan” (see Sec. 43)?  Why is Sir Edwin Sandys regarded as the founder of free government in the English colonies?

b.  Describe the laws of Virginia as to Roman Catholics and Puritans.

Sec.Sec. 39-41.—­a.  Describe Lord Baltimore’s treatment of his settlers.  What do you think of the wisdom of his actions?

b.  How were Roman Catholics treated in England?

c.  What is meant by toleration?  Who would be excluded by the Maryland Toleration Act?

d.  Describe the likenesses and the differences between Virginia and Maryland.

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Sec.Sec. 42-47.—­a.  Describe the voyage of the Mayflower.

b.  What was the object of the Mayflower Compact?

c.  Describe the Pilgrims’ search for a place of settlement.

d.  Read Bradford’s account of the first winter at Plymouth.

e.  What did Squanto do for the Pilgrims?

Sec.Sec. 48-50.—­a.  What advantages did the founders of Massachusetts have over those of New Plymouth?

b.  Look up the history of England, 1630-40, and say why so many colonists came to New England in those years.

c.  On what matters did Roger Williams disagree with the rulers of Massachusetts?

d.  How are Williams’s ideas as to religious freedom regarded now?

e.  Why was Mrs. Hutchinson expelled from Massachusetts?

Sec.Sec. 51-54.—­a.  How did the Pequod War affect the colonists on the
Connecticut?

b.  What is a constitution?  Why did the Connecticut people feel the need of one?  Why is the Connecticut constitution famous?

c.  Why did the New Haven settlers found a separate colony?

Sec.Sec. 55, 56.—­a.  What two parties were fighting in England?

b.  Give all the reasons for the formation of the New England Confederation.  What were the effects of this union?

c.  Compare the industries of New England with those of Virginia.

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