Introduction to Early American Lit – Flashcards
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Of Plymouth Plantation suggests that one of the strongest values of the Plymouth colonists was
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Godliness
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Read this quotation from the introduction of the book The Pilgrims of New England by Mrs. J. B. Webb.
All the principal incidents that are woven into the narrative are strictly historical, and are derived from authentic sources, which give an impartial picture both of the virtues and the failings of these remarkable emigrants.
Based on the introduction, this book most likely includes
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excerpts from primary source documents
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What does Of Plymouth Plantation reveal about the determination of both the Pilgrims and the ship's officers and crew to complete the journey to the New World?
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Both the Pilgrims and the ship's crew considered turning back when the beam broke, but together they decided to continue.
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What is the central idea of the fourth paragraph of Of Plymouth Plantation?
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The ship was unable to sail south to Hudson's River, so it returned to Cape Cod instead.
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According to Of Plymouth Plantation, which statement best describes the relationship between colonists and American Indians?
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It was difficult, tense, and violent as soon as the settlers arrived
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What does Of Plymouth Plantation reveal about the Pilgrims' readiness to establish a new colony where they landed?
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They were not prepared for the harshness of the environment or the hostility of the American Indians and they had little food it the ship left before spring
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According to Of Plymouth Plantation, what was the Pilgrims' opinion of Cape Cod in the first weeks after landing?
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They thought it was barren, depressing, and dangerous
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Which chapter most likely contains information about the rules and regulations of the Iroquois Nation?
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Chapter 6: THE LAWS OF THE LEAGUE
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Which statement best describes one main idea of Of Plymouth Plantation
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The Pilgrims found themselves in a hostile environment with only their religious faith to sustain them.
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An article entitled "American Indian Oral Literatures" most likely focuses on
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American Indian stories passed down through spoken word.
