Lesson 18: Maryland, Carolina, and Georgia

Question: Which religion was not tolerated in seventeenth century Maryland?
Judaism, Maryland would not tolerate any religion that denied Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Lesson 17: Pennsylvania and Delaware

Question: How do you suppose William Penn's Quaker beliefs influenced how he communicated with the Indians?

I think that his beliefs taught him to be kind to others, which is why he treated the Indians with respect.

In "William Penn's Frame of Government for Pennsylvania," he noted that the divine right of the government was to:  Cherish those that do well.

Lesson 16: New York and New Jersey

Question: What do you suppose James, Duke of York, to award part of the land he had just conquered to Lord John Berkley and Sir George Carteret?

I suppose, that he may have just been being a nice friend, or maybe ha did not care for the land.

Lesson 15: Dissention in the Bay

Was the pressure to conform to a single way of life supportive of, or in contradiction with, the very reason Puritans came to America?

I'd say, in support of, they only wanted to go the way they believed and didn't want people saying anything different.

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were unique because they:

Did not reference the king or any other government or power outside of Connecticut.

Lesson 14: The Puritan Religion

Question: Why would anyone accept and follow the Puritan doctrine of predestination when it leaves no incentive for upright, moral behavior?

If you knew that you were "predestined" or a true Christian, you would want to behave upright, morally, and live a godly life.  You won't want to do anything but that.

Lesson 13: Massachusetts Bay Colony

The Massachusetts Bay Colony was unique because it:  Contained a feature that allowed the government of the company to be located in the colony rather than England.  Governors were chosen from church men of the colony as well.

John Winthrop advocates a social philosophy for the Massachusetts Bay Colony that emphasized: 

Social reciprocity.  He indicated that there should be a mutual exchange of support among the members of the colony.

Lesson 12: The Plymouth Colony

Question: Who remained the supreme ruler according to the Mayflower Compact?

The English King.  The Compact said that the pilgrims were still loyal to King James.

Lesson 11: The Jamestown Colony

Question:  What was one of the primary reasons the king stated in the Virginia Charter for allowing the colony to be established?

To "propagate the Christian religion."
Other reasons were to find gold,  a sea passage to Asia and the Indies, and to establish the king's power.

Another Question:  What does the song "Tobacco's but an Indian Weed" indicate about the controversial nature of tobacco since the moment of its introduction into Europe from the New World?

Although tobacco brought wealth and "delight" it also brought decay.

American History Lesson 10: Mission System

Missions were communities made to take care of themselves with their own supplies.
They consisted of a chapel, shops, and houses.  They were also surrounded by walls to protect themselves from hostiles.

American History Lesson 9: French Explorers

Question: What was the primary objective for French expeditions?

To establish strong trade relationships with Native Americans.
Fur was very popular with France, which was one reason for the trade with the Natives.