1.4 Comparing Jamestown and Plymouth

One way in which Jamestown and Plymouth were similar was that both were located-

• in the mountains

• on islands far from fresh water

• near the coastline

• in a dry climate

One of the main differences in the reasons for Jamestown and Plymouth was

• Jamestown was founded for religious reasons, Plymouth was founded for agricultural reasons

• Jamestown was founded for enslaved people, Plymouth was founded for free citizens

• Plymouth was founded to escape religious persecution, Jamestown was founded for financial gain

• Jamestown was founded to convert Native Americans, Plymouth was founded to find gold

Plymouth was founded for people who wanted to

• escape religious persecution

• purify the church of England

• find gold

• earn money for the Virginia company

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• It limited the power of future colonial governments

• It weakened the influence of religion in government

• It established a form of self-government based on social contract

• It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government

Which is true about social differences in Jamestown and Plymouth

• Unlike Plymouth, Jamestown settlers moved as whole families

• Unlike Jamestown, Plymouth was settled for commercial reasons

• Unlike Jamestown, Plymouth settlers moved as entire families

• Unlike Plymouth, Jamestown banned slavery

Which date is associated with Jamestown?

• 1607

• 1620

• 1776

• 1803

Which date is associated with Plymouth?

• 1607

• 1620

• 1787

• 1861