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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. Instead of returning to New England with the person/object, Allerton opted to go to which British city?

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

3. The Revered entered into a partnership with which of the following:

4. The Reverend Robinson died in which year?

5. It was discovered afterward that the locusts had nothing to do with the deaths, that the deaths were actually caused by which of the following:

Short Essay Questions

1. The Pilgrims had their share of dealing with unscrupulous men. Discuss this problem.

2. Hard times continued to plague the Plymouth. Discuss the resignation of Ralph Smith.

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

4. Who were the Undertakers? What was their job?

5. Discuss the next conflict held between the Pilgrims and the French.

6. Discuss the petition to settle the conflict between the Dutch and the French. Who was in charge of examining and approving it?

7. Discuss the issues the Pilgrims had with the English regarding animal pelts.

8. The people at Weston's Plantation began to suffer from lack of food. Discuss Bradford's impression of the facts.

9. What were some of the difficulties faced by Winslow when he attempted to hire another minister for Plymouth Plantation?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The relationship between the Pilgrims and Squanto evolved in some unexpected ways. Discuss the agreements the Pilgrims made with Squanto. What was Squanto's role at Plymouth Plantation? Did Squanto serve as a guide, instructor, liaison or something else? Explain. How did Squanto's role change over the years? What did Bradford mean when he stated that Squanto had become corrupt? In what ways did Squanto cheat the Pilgrims? What was Squanto's biggest contribution to the Plantation?

Essay Topic 2

There are many accounts of conflict between various Native American tribes. Discuss in detail at least three instances in which the Native Americans went to battle. Explain the circumstances, the battle, and the outcome.

Essay Topic 3

William Bradford's upbringing was somewhat unusual. Discuss the circumstances of Bradford's young life. What tragedy occurred when Bradford was a baby? Where was Bradford sent as a result? Who raised Bradford? What skills did Bradford learn as a child? What captured Bradford's attention and interest at age 12? How did it change Bradford's life? What would Bradford eventually be prompted to do? How did Bradford utilize his skills to better Plymouth Plantation? Explain.

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