3.3 CFA MASTER

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To create a religious organization after disagreeing with the Virginia Colony's set of laws
• To establish a military force in the New World to protect the passengers from nearby colonies.
• To establish self-governing laws since their ship arrived in the incorrect location, leaving them without a government.
• To establish a monarchy in the New World and pledge loyalty to King James I.

Analyze the information on the graphic. Based on what we know about the colonial regions, which colonial region best reflects the beliefs of William Penn?

• Middle colonies because this is the region where we see the most religious diversity.
• The New England colonies because these colonies were established for religious purposes.
• The Southern colonies because the enslaved population wanted representation in the government.
• William Penn's beliefs did not represent any of the colonial regions.

Look at the map below and read the caption carefully. By creating a self-governing body, the Mayflower passengers were able to establish a society where they could freely practice their religion without interference from others. This set a precedent (example) for religious freedom in the New England colonies. If the Mayflower had arrived in the Virginia Colony (Jamestown) as planned, would they have been able to establish a society with religious freedom and why?

• Yes, because the Virginia Colony allowed its colonists to criticize the king and the Church of England.
• Yes, because the Natives would've supported the Pilgrims in a fight with the other British colonists.
• No, because the Mayflower passengers would have had to accept and follow the rules of the Virginia Colony.
• No, because the Mayflower passengers planned to arrive in Plymouth, near Cape Cod.

In addition to allowing the Pilgrims to practice their own religion, the Mayflower Compact also set the stage for religious tolerance in the colonies. The Compact stated that the settlers would create laws that were for the general good of the colony and would be fair to all members. This meant that even though the Pilgrims were the majority, they would still need to consider the rights and beliefs of other colonists when making decisions. This idea of fairness and equality laid the groundwork for religious tolerance and acceptance of different beliefs in the New England colonies. What did the Mayflower Compact promote in terms of religious beliefs?

• Conversion to Pilgrim beliefs
• Rejection of all other beliefs
• Fairness and equality towards different beliefs
• Exclusivity of Pilgrim beliefs

The Mayflower Compact had an impact on the Middle colonies, where religious diversity was encouraged. The idea of self-governance and religious freedom spread to other colonies as people sought refuge from religious persecution in Europe. The Middle colonies, such as Pennsylvania, became known as places where people of different religious backgrounds could live and worship together. The principles outlined in the Mayflower Compact helped shape the culture of religious diversity in these colonies as well. It fostered a spirit of cooperation rather than conflict, allowing for the peaceful coexistence of various faiths. By prioritizing the common welfare over religious differences, the Compact played a significant role in promoting religious diversity and tolerance in the New England and Middle colonies. What impact did the Mayflower Compact have on the Middle colonies?

• Enforced a single religion among the colonists without right to freedom of religion.
• Prevented religious diversity and required all colonists to accept the Puritan faith.
• Encouraged religious persecution of anyone who went against the Puritan Church.
• Encouraged religious diversity by promoting cooperation and unity among colonists of different religious beliefs

Read the passage and answer the question below: [1] The Delaware Indians gave this belt to William Penn at the signing of the treaty in 1682. [2] It is made from oyster shell beads and leather. William Penn was known for his tolerance of others, and especially his religious freedom. [3] As a result, he got along with many of the native tribes in the area, and was able to trade peacefully with them. [4] Tolerance didn't begin with William Penn. It actually began years earlier when the Mayflower Compact was signed in 1620. [5] The group at Plymouth Rock had landed in the wrong location - they were too far from their original destination of the Virginia colony. [6] As a Quaker, William Penn was persecuted and attacked for his beliefs in England. He had read about the Mayflower Compact and tolerance for religious beliefs. He paved the way for religious diversity and freedom in his colony. Which numbered statement best reflects William Penn's legacy in America and why?

• Line 1: The Delaware natives gave a beaded belt to William Penn for his steadfast loyalty and friendliness toward them.
• Line 4: William Penn was an overseer in the Virginia Company's management, and refused to allow others the right to worship outside of the Church of England.
• Line 5: The Native Americans feared William Penn's avowed intolerance of others, and traded with him to keep peace and prevent war. William Penn was the most violent colonist during this era of American history.
• Line 6: As a Quaker, William Penn was inspired by the Mayflower Compact. He paved the way for religious diversity and freedom in the Middle colonies (Pennsylvania).

Match the term to the correct definition below.

• acceptance of other opinions or beliefs

• charter

• variety of religious beliefs

• tolerance

• legally accurate and binding

• persecution

• legal document to start a colony

• valid

• hostility or mistreatment

• religious diversity

Who wrote the Mayflower Compact?

• William Penn

• William Bradford

• Thomas Jefferson

• Founding Fathers

Which company issued the original charter for the Puritans to settle in the New World?

• Massachusetts Bay Company
• Plymouth Company
• Hudson Bay Company
• Virginia Company

The passengers on the Mayflower encountered all of the following EXCEPT:

• shortage of supplies and fresh water

• sickness

• storms

• surplus (extra) medical supplies