The New England Colonies Answers

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What reasons did the Pilgrims give for creating the Mayflower Compact?

A
to create a colony, establish a new church, and provide a long life for their children
B
to organize a new nation and create order, and for financial gain
C
to organize themselves, guarantee a long life for the colony, and achieve their goals in setting up the colony
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In the underlined section, what do the colonists promise to do?

A
obey the law
B
write new laws
C
oppose ungodly laws
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Monarchy is rule by .

A
one person
B
the majority
C
popular vote
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Majority rule means rule by.

A
one person
B
the monarchy
C
popular vote
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“to put all things to vote”

A
right to assemble
B
majority rule
C
freedom of speech
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According to the document, which person will become governor?

A
whoever is most qualified
B
whoever is most godly
C
whoever receives the most votes
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Why did Thomas Hooker lead his followers to found the Connecticut Colony in 1636?

A
He wanted to expand trade opportunities with Native Americans.
B
He disagreed with limits on voting based on church membership.
C
He was sent by the king to establish a new colony.
D
He wanted to create a colony with stricter religious rules.
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How did Thomas Hooker's beliefs influence the development of government in the Connecticut Colony?

A
His beliefs led to stricter voting rules based on church membership.
B
His beliefs led to greater control by a monarch over the colony
C
His beliefs led to broader voting rights and a representative government
D
His beliefs led to economic policies that limited citizen participation

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