The History of North America: The Puritan Migration and the Founding of Providence

What was the primary reason for the Puritan migration to New England?

• To explore new lands

• To escape religious persecution

• To find new trade routes

• To establish a military base

Who was Roger Williams, and what was his significant contribution?

• An English minister who founded Rhode Island

• A Spanish explorer who discovered Florida

• A military leader who founded New York

• A Dutch trader who established New Amsterdam

Why did Roger Williams choose to settle in Rumford, Rhode Island?

• It was recommended by the English crown

• It was the only available land

• It was at the edge of territories, serving as a neutral ground

• It was a strategic military location

What role did Native American tribes play in the establishment of Providence?

• They provided military assistance

• They were unaware of the settlement

• They decided its location and supported its establishment

• They opposed the settlement

What was unique about the governance structure in early English colonies like Providence?

• They practiced self-determination and formed their own governments

• They were governed by the French

• They had no formal governance

• They were directly controlled by the English crown

How did Roger Williams ensure the legitimacy of Providence in the eyes of the English crown?

• By obtaining a royal charter

• By declaring allegiance to the king in official records

• By paying taxes to the crown

• By sending representatives to England

What was the governance model used in Providence under Roger Williams?

• A theocracy

• A military dictatorship

• A corporate organization with equal land distribution

• A monarchy

How did Roger Williams handle land distribution in Providence?

• He kept most of the land for himself

• He gave it all to the church

• He sold it to the highest bidder

• He divided it equally among families

What was the relationship between Roger Williams and the Native American tribes?

• Non-existent

• Strictly business-oriented

• Based on trade and mutual respect

• Hostile and confrontational

What was the significance of the tributes paid by Roger Williams to the Native American tribes?

• They were a form of taxation

• They were a bribe for protection

• They were a payment for military support

• They symbolized a binding relationship between the groups