Colonial America: Separatists and Puritans

Colonial America: Separatists and Puritans

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the New England colonies, focusing on the Separatists and Puritans. It covers the Separatists' conflict with the Church of England, their migration to the New World, and the establishment of the Plymouth Colony. The harsh conditions faced by the Plymouth settlers and their interactions with Native Americans are highlighted. The video also explores the Puritans' establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, their strict religious practices, and the colony's growth. The impact of these colonies on American democracy is emphasized.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two groups had significant conflicts in England, leading to one group's migration?

Lutherans and Methodists

Quakers and Baptists

Separatists and Church of England

Puritans and Catholics

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason the Separatists left England?

To explore new lands

To establish trade routes

To escape religious persecution

To find better economic opportunities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Mayflower Compact?

A trade agreement with Native Americans

A set of rules for governing the Plymouth Colony

A peace treaty with the Church of England

A map of the New World

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the first winter in Plymouth particularly harsh for the settlers?

Severe storms and floods

Outbreak of disease

Conflicts with Native Americans

Lack of shelter and food

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

It was the first democratic government in America

It was a religious document

It established a monarchy in the New World

It was a trade agreement with England

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Plymouth Colony not become a major settlement?

Lack of leadership

Isolation from other colonies

Poor soil and harsh climate

Frequent attacks by pirates

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of the Puritans in establishing the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

To find gold and other resources

To convert Native Americans to Christianity

To establish a major trading hub

To create a society based on their religious beliefs

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