Founding Myths of America: Pilgrims and Puritans in New England

Founding Myths of America: Pilgrims and Puritans in New England

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Religious Studies, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the different founding stories of the United States, focusing on the Pilgrims and Puritans. It discusses the Puritans' beliefs and their migration to the New World, highlighting the differences between the Pilgrims and Puritans. The video also compares life in the New England colonies to that in Virginia, examining the social, economic, and religious aspects of each region.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary motivation for the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock?

To practice their religion freely

To find gold and glory

To establish a trading post

To escape from tropical diseases

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern of the Puritans regarding the Church of England?

It was too politically involved

It was too lenient on religious practices

It was too focused on trade

It was too similar to the Catholic Church

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguished the Pilgrims from the Puritans?

Puritans were primarily traders

Pilgrims wanted to purify the Church of England

Pilgrims were separatists wanting to break away

Puritans sought gold and glory

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was John Winthrop and what was his vision for Massachusetts Bay?

A farmer promoting agriculture

A military leader aiming for conquest

A lawyer who wanted it to be a 'city upon a hill'

A trader seeking wealth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the environment of New England affect its economy compared to Virginia?

It was primarily focused on mining

It was unsuitable for plantation agriculture

It was ideal for large-scale plantations

It was dependent on slave labor

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major consequence of the Puritans' motivations for emigrating to New England?

A society with many wealthy landowners

A society with a high number of indentured servants

A society with a low literacy rate

A relatively egalitarian society

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one reason why New England had a high literacy rate?

The abundance of schools

The influence of European scholars

The focus on reading the Bible

The trade with literate societies

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