The North 13 Colonies
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This is a quiz about the north states:Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Vermont.
Basically this is a quiz I made from my notes to help me prepare for my test Tomorrow. (5th Grade Level!)
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Who was the minister who thought the Puritan colony needed to tolerate different religious beleifs?
- A.
John Winthrop
- B.
Roger Williams
- C.
Thomas Hooker (Not a Joke!)
- D.
Metacomet
- E.
Masssoit
Correct Answer
B. Roger WilliamsExplanation
Roger Williams believed that the Puritan colony needed to tolerate different religious beliefs. He was a minister and theologian who founded the colony of Rhode Island. Williams believed in the separation of church and state and advocated for religious freedom and tolerance. He argued that forcing individuals to adhere to a specific religious belief went against their conscience and violated their natural rights. Williams' ideas were considered radical at the time, but they laid the foundation for religious freedom in the United States.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The Puritans recieved a charter to settle in New England frm their King. Who was the king at the time?
- A.
King Charles 1
- B.
King Phillip
- C.
John Winthrop
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A. King Charles 1Explanation
The Puritans received a charter to settle in New England from King Charles 1. This suggests that King Charles 1 was the monarch in power at the time and granted them permission to establish their colony.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What year was Massachusetts founded?
- A.
1636
- B.
1630
- C.
1632
- D.
1637
- E.
1635
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A. 1636Explanation
Massachusetts was founded in 1636. This is the correct answer because it is the only option provided that matches the founding year of Massachusetts.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of these 2 combinations of people were the ones who were brought to trial for protesting against the Puritans beliefs?
- A.
Metacomet & Roger Williams
- B.
Roger Williams & Anne Hutchinson
- C.
Anne Hutchinson & John Winthrop
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B. Roger Williams & Anne HutchinsonExplanation
The correct answer is Roger Williams & Anne Hutchinson. These two individuals were indeed brought to trial for protesting against the Puritans' beliefs. Roger Williams was a Puritan minister who advocated for the separation of church and state and criticized the Puritans' treatment of Native Americans. Anne Hutchinson was a religious dissenter who challenged the authority of the Puritan clergy and held meetings in her home to discuss religious matters. Both Williams and Hutchinson were considered threats to the Puritan establishment and were ultimately put on trial for their beliefs.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Why did Williams, Hutchinson, and Hooker decide to leave the Puritan settlement and fprm their own?
- A.
They wanted to form a colony of just the three of them together.
- B.
They were all banned from the colony for obnoxiously acting in public.
- C.
They all left for religious beliefs and because some for banned for protesting those beliefs out in public.
- D.
They all left because of how they were treated and wanted to be treated differently.
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C. They all left for religious beliefs and because some for banned for protesting those beliefs out in public.Explanation
Williams, Hutchinson, and Hooker decided to leave the Puritan settlement and form their own because they had religious beliefs that differed from the established Puritan doctrine. Some of them were banned for openly protesting these beliefs in public. They sought a place where they could practice their own religious beliefs freely without facing persecution or restrictions.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The Puritans decided to come to America because
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they wanted to create a colony for the whole world to see and follow.Explanation
The Puritans decided to come to America because they believed in creating a colony that would serve as a model for others to follow. They sought to establish a society based on their strict religious beliefs and moral values, which they believed would inspire and influence the rest of the world. By creating a visible and successful colony, they hoped to showcase their ideals and demonstrate the potential of their way of life to others.Rate this question:
- 7.
Maine is part of what state?
- A.
Massachusetts
- B.
Connecticut
- C.
Rhode Island
- D.
Vermont
Correct Answer
A. MassachusettsExplanation
Maine is part of the state of Massachusetts because it is located in the northeastern region of the United States, adjacent to Massachusetts. Maine became a part of Massachusetts in 1652 and remained so until it gained statehood in 1820.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What was Metacomet's son named?
- A.
Massachusetts
- B.
Massasoit
- C.
Muchiwon
- D.
Masasoit
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B. MassasoitExplanation
Metacomet's son was named Massasoit.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Compare Massasoit's thoughts about the Puritans against the thought of his son's about the Puritans?
- 10.
The Wampanoag leader was named
- A.
Chief Massasoit
- B.
Chief Squanto
- C.
Myles Standish
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Chief MassasoitExplanation
The Wampanoag leader commonly associated with the Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving was Chief Massasoit.Rate this question:
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