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Who sponsored Christopher Columbus's expedition to the Americas in 1492?
Who sponsored Christopher Columbus's expedition to the Americas in 1492?
Which ships were part of Christopher Columbus's expedition to the Americas in 1492?
Which ships were part of Christopher Columbus's expedition to the Americas in 1492?
Which English colony was the first permanent settlement established in 1607?
Which English colony was the first permanent settlement established in 1607?
Who wrote 'A True Relation' providing a semi-historical account about the state of Virginia?
Who wrote 'A True Relation' providing a semi-historical account about the state of Virginia?
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Which group of colonists exemplified the seriousness of Reformation by interpreting the Bible literally?
Which group of colonists exemplified the seriousness of Reformation by interpreting the Bible literally?
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What did the Puritan colonists form that swore loyalty to the group instead of the king?
What did the Puritan colonists form that swore loyalty to the group instead of the king?
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Why were the Puritan colonists often called traitors and persecuted?
Why were the Puritan colonists often called traitors and persecuted?
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Who was the first American to publish a book of poems?
Who was the first American to publish a book of poems?
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Which Southern American poet published 'An Evening Thought' as the first poem by a black male in America?
Which Southern American poet published 'An Evening Thought' as the first poem by a black male in America?
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Who recorded the first colonial document of self-governance known as 'The Mayflower Compact'?
Who recorded the first colonial document of self-governance known as 'The Mayflower Compact'?
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Which writer's work was influenced by English metaphysical poetry and showed the influence of poets like Edmund Spenser and Philip Sidney?
Which writer's work was influenced by English metaphysical poetry and showed the influence of poets like Edmund Spenser and Philip Sidney?
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Who was involved in the Salem witch trials and later expressed regret for his involvement?
Who was involved in the Salem witch trials and later expressed regret for his involvement?
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'The Day of Doom' was written by which colonial writer?
'The Day of Doom' was written by which colonial writer?
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'Of Plymouth Plantation' is an account by which historical figure?
'Of Plymouth Plantation' is an account by which historical figure?
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'The Mayflower' traveled to which destination with William Bradford on board?
'The Mayflower' traveled to which destination with William Bradford on board?
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'The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America' shows influences from which English poets?
'The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America' shows influences from which English poets?
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'Jupiter Hammon' was known for his work as an African American poet in which region of America?
'Jupiter Hammon' was known for his work as an African American poet in which region of America?
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