Blood on the River Ch. 1-2

Front

Why did Reverend Hunt want to go to the new world?

Back

To spread the Word of God.

Front

How did Samuel settle his anger in the beginning?

Back

He used his fists.

Front

What year did the Europeans sail to America?

Back

1607.

Front

What is the book's genre?

Back

Historic fiction.

Front

Captain Newport, the ship captain, was missing which limb?

Back

Arm.

Front

What is the significance of the year 1607 in American history?

Back

It marks the year when Europeans first established a permanent settlement in America.

Front

Define 'historic fiction'.

Back

A genre of literature that reconstructs historical events and characters in a fictional narrative.

Front

What role did religion play in the motivations of early settlers?

Back

Many settlers sought to spread Christianity and escape religious persecution.

Front

Who is the main character in 'Blood on the River'?

Back

Samuel Collier.

Front

What does the term 'settlement' refer to in the context of early American history?

Back

A community established by settlers in a new territory.