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According to Of Plymouth Plantation, which statement best describes the Pilgrims' attitude toward the Indigenous peoples they encountered after landing at Cape Cod?

A
They thought the Indigenous peoples were both violent and hostile.
B
They appreciated the kindnesses shown by the Indigenous peoples.
C
They believed the Indigenous peoples would convert to Christianity.
D
They felt the Indigenous peoples would help them build a settlement.
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To whom would Of Plymouth Plantation be most useful?

A
someone looking for biographical information about author William Bradford
B
someone looking for information about methods of travel during the 1600s
C
someone looking for information about religious persecution in the seventeenth century
D
someone looking for information about how early immigrants traveled to Cape Cod
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What does Of Plymouth Plantation reveal about the determination of both the Pilgrims and the ship's officers and crew to complete the journey to the New World?

A
The Pilgrims wanted to turn back partway through the journey, but the ship's officers insisted that they continue.
B
Both the Pilgrims and the ship's crew considered turning back when the beam broke, but together they decided to continue.
C
Neither the Pilgrims nor the ship's crew ever considered turning back, despite the damage to the ship and the dangers of the journey.
D
The Pilgrims never wavered in their determination to complete the journey, though the ship's crew wanted to turn back when the beam broke.
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Look at the table of contents from The Iroquois Book of Rites by Horatio Hale.Table of ContentsChapter 1: THE HURON-IROQUOIS NATIONSChapter 2: THE LEAGUE AND ITS FOUNDERSChapter 3: THE BOOK OF RITESChapter 4: THE CONDOLING COUNCIL—CLANS AND CLASSESChapter 5: THE CONDOLENCE AND THE INSTALLATIONChapter 6: THE LAWS OF THE LEAGUEChapter 7: HISTORICAL TRADITIONSChapter 8: THE IROQUOIS CHARACTERChapter 9: THE IROQUOIS POLICYChapter 10: THE IROQUOIS LANGUAGE Which chapter most likely contains information about the rules and regulations of the Iroquois Nation?

A
Chapter 2: THE LEAGUE AND ITS FOUNDERS
B
Chapter 4: THE CONDOLING COUNCIL—CLANS AND CLASSES
C
Chapter 6: THE LAWS OF THE LEAGUE
D
Chapter 7: HISTORICAL TRADITIONS
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The book Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children, by Mabel Powers, most likely includes

A
an in-depth study of Iroquoian languages.
B
versions of traditional Iroquois myths.
C
a description of the structure of the Iroquois family.
D
details about Iroquois religious traditions.
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An article entitled "American Indian Oral Literatures" most likely focuses on

A
the reasons that early Americans recorded stories.
B
literature written in the American colonies during the 1600s.
C
primary source documents written by Indigenous peoples.
D
Indigenous stories passed down through spoken word.
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What does Of Plymouth Plantation reveal about the Pilgrims' readiness to establish a new colony where they landed?

A
They were prepared to build shelters and to grow food to support themselves comfortably if the ship left before spring.
B
They were not prepared for the harshness of the environment, and they had little food if the ship left before spring.
C
They had enough food to survive the winter without the ship, but no adequate means to protect themselves against the harsh environment.
D
They could easily protect themselves against the harsh environment, but they did not have enough food to survive the winter without the ship.
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Read this quotation from the introduction of the book The Pilgrims of New England by Mrs. J. B. Webb.All the principal incidents that are woven into the narrative are strictly historical, and are derived from authentic sources, which give an impartial picture both of the virtues and the failings of these remarkable emigrants.Based on the introduction, this book most likely includes

A
excerpts from primary source documents.
B
descriptions of the Pilgrims from only one point of view.
C
fictional accounts of the Pilgrims’ experiences.
D
information about why people immigrated to New England.
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Based on Of Plymouth Plantation, which aspect of the Pilgrims’ culture and society was most important to them?

A
their religious beliefs
B
their desire to explore unknown lands
C
their rejection of European culture and values
D
their desire to convert other people to their way of life
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What is the main idea of paragraph three of Of Plymouth Plantation?

A
A young servant of one of the passengers was the only one to die during the storms.
B
A sailor named John Howland fell overboard but was rescued before he drowned.
C
A sailor who fell overboard was spared by God to become a member of the church.
D
During the journey, the only death of a passenger occurred when the ship drew close to the coast.

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