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FlashcardsWhy did the English settle in America in the 17th century?
They sought to escape poverty and religious persecution.
What was the name of the first English colony in America, and why?
Virginia, named in honour of Elizabeth I, the "Virgin Queen."
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Why did the English settle in America in the 17th century?
They sought to escape poverty and religious persecution.
What was the name of the first English colony in America, and why?
Virginia, named in honour of Elizabeth I, the "Virgin Queen."
Who were the "dissidents" that travelled to America in 1620?
They were a sect close to the Puritans, in conflict with official Protestantism.
What was the name of the ship that brought the dissidents to America?
The Mayflower.
Where did the Mayflower originally intend to land?
It aimed for Virginia.
Where did the Mayflower actually land, and why?
It landed at Cape Cod due to a storm.
What colony and town did the Pilgrim Fathers establish in 1620?
They founded the colony of Massachusetts and the town of Plymouth.
What document governed the Plymouth colony?
The Mayflower Compact.
What were the key principles of the Mayflower Compact?
It was based on strict moral, religious, and democratic values.
Why are the Pilgrim Fathers significant in American history?
They embodied the mix of religion and egalitarianism central to the American spirit.
What were the Pilgrim Fathers also known as?
They were known as the Pilgrim Fathers (Pères pèlerins).
What is the essence of the "American spirit" tied to the Pilgrim Fathers?
A blend of religious faith and democratic values.
What does the Mayflower Compact represent in American history?
It is an early example of self-governance and democracy in America.
Why is Cape Cod important in the history of the Pilgrim Fathers?
It was their landing site after being derailed by a storm.
How did the Massachusetts colony differ from other colonies?
It was governed by strict religious and moral principles.