Fall Final Exam Flashcards
Another name for separatist that denounced the monarchy, left the church, and name was a curse.
Puritan
Why was King James such a bad example of a Christian King?
egotistical; plunged the nation into debt; responsible for murder
What country did these early pilgrims first escape to live out their religious freedom in secret?
Holland
Why not Germany, France, or Scotland?
Persecution
Who was John Robinson to the early pilgrims?
Pastor
What was the crime of the early pilgrims while worshiping in secret?
Printing
Why did the pilgrims return to England?
Love
What was the Mayflower used to ship?
Wine
After an awful trip across the north Atlantic ocean, where did they hit dry land?
Plymouth
Describe the pilgrims attitude when they hit dry land?
Steadfast
What was the name of the paper contract the pilgrims used to govern themselves?
Mayflower Compact
Example of an early court proceeding that showed that men are created equal?
Execution
Who became the governor of the early settlement?
William Bradford
What is inscribed on Bradford’s tombstone?
Hebrew
What kind of governor was Bradford?
Faithful; disciplined; Unwavering
