American Civilization: Puritans in the Thirteen Colonies
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What was the main goal of the Puritan reform movement in England?

  • To separate church and state
  • To recapture the simple church of Jesus Christ and his apostles (correct)
  • To eliminate the Church of England
  • To establish a new form of government
  • Why did Puritans believe that hard work was important?

  • To please their families and friends
  • To honor God and achieve salvation (correct)
  • To gain wealth and social status
  • To show off their skills and talents
  • What was the result of Puritans' hard work according to Max Weber?

  • They became rich and famous
  • They became lazy and complacent
  • They received rewards that offered reassurance of God's approval (correct)
  • They were punished for their efforts
  • Where was the Puritan movement especially popular in England?

    <p>Southeastern England, including London, east Anglia, and Sussex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Puritans' view on church ceremonies and prayers?

    <p>They did not see the need for them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Puritans' ultimate goal in their spiritual lives?

    <p>To prepare for the possibility of God's saving grace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the Native Americans' village being available for occupation by the colonists?

    <p>They were wiped out by an epidemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate number of Puritans living in Plymouth colony in 1630?

    <p>1,500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What social class did the majority of the people who were educated as apprentices belong to?

    <p>Middling sort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary occupation of the passengers who were referred to as 'strangers'?

    <p>Merchants and traders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main difference between Separatists and English Puritans?

    <p>Their view on the Church of England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event in the 1620's led to a deterioration of the Puritan movement?

    <p>The prosecution of Puritan members by church courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the first colonists flee back to England?

    <p>Due to Indian attacks and a harsh winter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Mayflower set sail from in 1620?

    <p>The English port of Plymouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate number of passengers on the Mayflower?

    <p>102</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who explored the Atlantic seaboard of the United States?

    <p>John Smith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims crossed the Atlantic on?

    <p>The Mayflower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the town established by the Pilgrims?

    <p>Plymouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did the Pilgrims' journey take?

    <p>Eight weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Pilgrims initially intend to land?

    <p>Virginia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

    <p>To create a system of government for the colony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people died during the journey?

    <p>Two people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name given to the group of people who sailed on the Mayflower?

    <p>The Pilgrims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many babies were born during the journey?

    <p>Two babies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of the Pilgrims and Puritans in their new settlements?

    <p>The common good through good government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the 'Great Puritan Migration' in 1630?

    <p>John Winthrop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of immigrants who crossed the Atlantic Ocean ended up living in New England?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people lived in New England by 1700?

    <p>90,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of government did Winthrop and his men establish in Massachusetts?

    <p>Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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