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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bradford recounts the year 1623 The Sad Straits of ____'s men.

2. Which person finally returned from England with cargo including cattle and letters from England?

3. Which was not one of the charges filed against Weston?

4. Approximately how many people died from the epidemic?

5. Conflict over the trade took place between which two tribes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Weston's actions after the failure of Weston Plantation.

2. What happened to Massasoit during this time?

3. Examine the continued presence of the Dutch and trade with the Pilgrims.

4. What eventually happened to Weston?

5. Other than Weston, John Peirce also attempted to betray people in the colonies. Examine Peirce's actions.

6. What was the basis of the conflict regarding trade on the Kennebec and Connecticut Rivers?

7. Allerton became even more corrupt as time went on Discuss Allerton's actions in England.

8. Bradford talks about the letters received by Winslow, many of which held ridiculous complaints. Discuss at least some of the complaints.

9. Examine the distress over the growth of the colony and how it came about.

10. There was a tremendous hurricane that struck the colony in the middle of August. Explain the severity of the hurricane as well as Bradford's comments.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of Isaac Allerton at Plymouth Plantation. What was Allerton's position? To whom was Allerton closest? What were Allerton's responsibilities before, during and after he left office? What type of man was Allerton? Was he trustworthy? What was Bradford's opinion of the man? What was the collective opinion of the rest of the Separatists? Explain. What eventually became of Allerton? How was the colony affected by Allerton's actions? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The Separatists made the choice to leave Holland for America. In what year was the decision made? Why was it made? Who decided? Was there a particular event or incident that caused the Separatists to make the decision? How difficult was it to make the move from the Netherlands to America? How long did it take? Where did the Separatists get the financial aid and other support? Who was in charge of the accounts? What treachery did the Separatists encounter before and during the long voyage? Explain. How many people were involved in the transportation of the people? Who committed the most treacherous acts? How was the treachery handled by the Separatists? What was the outcome?

Essay Topic 3

Bradford was elected governor of Plymouth Plantation 33 times. Discuss in detail the leadership of the colony, the position of governor, the responsibilities, and the election process. Was there anyone else that took as much responsibility as Bradford? Explain.

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