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The Eleutheran Adventurers Flashcards

1
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What does Eleutheria mean?

A

It is a Greek word meaning Freedom

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Who were the Eleutheran Adventurers?

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A group of English Puritans and religious independents

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Where did the Eleutheran Adventurers come from?

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Bermuda and England

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Why did the Eleutheran Adventurers decide to settle in The Bahamas?

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Wanted to have religious freedom and be under the British rule

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What was the name of the first constitution of The Bahamas?

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Articles and Orders

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What type of government did the Eleutheran Adventurers have?

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Republic

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Why did the Eleutheran Adventurers leave Bermuda?

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They were expelled from Bermuda for their failure to swear allegiance to the Crown, and left in search of a place in which they could freely practice their faith

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Name the leader of the Eleutheran Adventurers.

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William Sayle

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Give two reasons why settlers from Bermuda went to England in 1647.

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To get permission and funding

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Which year did the Eleutheran Adventurers leave Bermuda?

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1648

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What was the name of the company formed by William Sayle?

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The Company of Adventurers for the Plantation of the Islands of Eleutheria

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State the problems faced while the Eleutheran Adventurers were going to The Bahamas.

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There was a captains dispute, encountered a storm and got shipwrecked

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What did the Eleutheran Adventurers donate to show appreciation for the assistance they received?

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Ten tons of braziletto wood

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What two problems did the Eleutheran Adventurers faced after they landed in Eleuthera?

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Lack of shelter and food

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Who gave assistance to the Eleutheran Adventurers when they faced hardships in Eleuthera?

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Virginia and New England

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What were the names of the two captains on the ship going to Eleuthera?

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Captain William Sayle and Captain Butler

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How did the Eleutheran Adventurers solve the problems they faced?

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They seeked shelter, gathered fruits and animals, and got assistance from Virginia and New England

18
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How did the Eleutheran Adventurers make a living?

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They made a living off of wood, ambergris, and did occasional wrecking

19
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Why was Sayle Island renamed Providence?

A

To distinguish it from other providences

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