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Factors leading to the first major European migration include


A) a population explosion.
B) economic depression.
C) better quality oceangoing vessels.
D) religious repression.
E) the use of African slaves.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Identify and state the historical significance of Protestant ethic.

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Identify and state the historical significance of the New England Confederation.

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The cooperation of four Puritan colonies...

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Roger Williams' beliefs included all of the following EXCEPT


A) breaking away from the Church of England.
B) denying Catholics and Jews complete religious freedom in Rhode Island.
C) condemning the taking of Indian land without fair compensation.
D) denying the authority of the civil government to regulate religious matters.
E) challenging the legality of Massachusetts Bay's charter.

F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

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As a colony, Rhode Island became known for


A) its poor treatment of Indians.
B) unified religious beliefs.
C) support of special privilege.
D) never having secured a charter from Parliament.
E) individualistic and independent attitudes.

F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

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All of the following are true statements about Quakers EXCEPT


A) they were shrewd businessmen.
B) they built simple meetinghouses and believed they were all children in the sight of God.
C) they advocated passive resistance and turning the other cheek against their enemies.
D) they swore solemn oaths of faith and devotion.
E) they trusted Indians in Pennsylvania as babysitters.

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Economically, the colony of Pennsylvania


A) got off to a very slow start.
B) never prospered.
C) received much help from New York.
D) became profitable very quickly.
E) had extensive plantations.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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What did John Winthrop mean when he said, "We shall be as a city upon a hill"? Did the Massachusetts Bay Colony reach this objective? Why or why not?

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The leader that helped the Pilgrims survive was


A) John Smith.
B) John Winthrop.
C) Roger Williams.
D) William Laud.
E) William Bradford.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Identify and state the historical significance of sumptuary laws.

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What expectations and goals did Governor John Winthrop have for the Massachusetts Bay Colony company? How were those goals and expectations met or frustrated as the colony developed politically, economically, educationally, and religiously? How did the changed priorities of the subsequent generations of Massachusetts Puritans influence the development of the colony?

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Governor John Winthrop had high expectat...

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Identify and state the historical significance of the Mayflower Compact.

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Write your interpretation of John Winthrop's comment that Massachusetts Bay was to be "as a city upon a hill" and "a beacon to mankind." In your opinion, do Americans still hold this view of their nation's role in the world? Why or why not?

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John Winthrop's comment that Massachuset...

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Identify and state the historical significance of Blue laws.

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Identify and state the historical significance of "salutary neglect".

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A period in the late...

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Identify and state the historical significance of Plymouth Bay.

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The bay where purita...

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One of the traits that made Quakers unpopular in England was


A) their refusal to do military service.
B) the high pay given their clergy.
C) their support of slavery.
D) their violent treatment of their enemies.
E) their refusal to hold public office.

F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

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Identify and state the historical significance of Martin Luther.

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German religious lea...

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Identify and state the historical significance of the Protestant Reformation.

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