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10 Cards in this Set
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What was another named used to describe the Pilgrims?
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Separatists, which were part of the larger group called Puritans
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When and where did the Mayflower land?
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Plymouth, Mass. in 1620
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What was the Puritan's goal?
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They wanted to adopt reforms that would purify the Church of England, the nation's official church.
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What was the difference in the Puritans and Separatists?
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The Separatists decided that they could not reform the church from within. They separated from the church and set up their own congregations.
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How long did the Plymouth colony stay independent?
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Until 1691 when it became part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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Where was the first American colony?
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Jamestown
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Who became the 2nd and very important governor of Plymouth?
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William Bradford
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What was the Mayflower Compact and why was it so important
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it was the first aggreement for self-government in America. It was important because their leaders were uncertain about their legal position in this new area without authority. It would help with problems with discipline
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Why was it important for the Plymouth colony to join the Mass. Bay Colony in 1691
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The Mass. Bay Colony had a superior port at Boston. It helped to protect the pilgrims who were facing danger of attacks by Indians and French and Dutch colonists.
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Who helped the pilgrims by showing them new planting methods for their crops and helped them from starving
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Squanto
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