What was the primary reason that Roger Williams left the Massachusetts Bay colony and founded the Rhode Island colony?
(1 point)
Responses
He wanted to start a colony where the government had more power.
He wanted to start a colony where the government had more power.
He was forced out by Native Americans.
He was forced out by Native Americans.
He sought better opportunities for farming.
He sought better opportunities for farming.
He was ordered to leave by the court because of his political beliefs on religious tolerance
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He was ordered to leave by the court because of his political beliefs on religious tolerance.
Why did the Pilgrims leave England?
(1 point)
Responses
They sought gold, silver and riches.
They sought gold, silver and riches.
They wanted to escape religious persecution.
They wanted to escape religious persecution.
They wanted to settle in a warmer climate.
They wanted to settle in a warmer climate.
The king wanted them to discover new land
They wanted to escape religious persecution.
What were some important industries along the Eastern coast in the New England colonies? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
shipping
shipping
fur trade
fur trade
farming
farming
fishing
fishing
tobacco farming
shipping, fur trade, fishing
What were some important industries along the Eastern coast in the New England colonies? Select two that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
shipping
shipping
fur trade
fur trade
farming
farming
fishing
fishing
tobacco farming
The two important industries along the Eastern coast in the New England colonies were shipping and fishing.
The Mayflower Compact
In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord King James...Having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith…a voyage to plant the first colony in the Northern parts of Virginia, do…solemnly and mutually…covenant [agree] and combine ourselves together into a civil body politick, for our better ordering and preservation…and by virtue hereof to enacte, constitute [establish], and frame such just and equal laws…and offices… as shall be thought most meet [suitable] and convenient for the general good of the Colony unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In witness whereof we have hereunder subscribed our names…Anno Dom. 1620.
Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question
In the Mayflower Compact, why do the Pilgrims promise “all due submission and obedience”?
(1 point)
Responses
to show that they will remain servants of God
to show that they will remain servants of God
to show that they will follow the colony’s rule
to show that they will follow the colony’s rule
to show that they will elect a colonial leader
to show that they will elect a colonial leader
to show that they will follow the king of England