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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1,500 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Mayflower set sail from in 1620?

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

What was the approximate number of passengers on the Mayflower?

<p>102 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who explored the Atlantic seaboard of the United States?

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

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

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

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

<p>Plymouth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long did the Pilgrims' journey take?

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

Where did the Pilgrims initially intend to land?

<p>Virginia (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people died during the journey?

<p>Two people (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many babies were born during the journey?

<p>Two babies (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the 'Great Puritan Migration' in 1630?

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

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

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

How many people lived in New England by 1700?

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

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

<p>Republic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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