History - Chapter 17.1 Checkup - The Spiritual Foundations of America

By what name did the Scrooby congregation become known to history?

Pilgrims

What civic responsibilities did the Pilgrims recognize?

Responsibilities to obey their leaders, to pay taxes, to be loyal citizens an to pray for their civic leaders

What Puritan nobleman helped the pilgrims obtain a patent from the London Company?

Sir Edwin Sandys

What did the Separatists believe about church government?

Every local church congregation should be independent, free from any religious hierarchy and entirely self-governing

Who was the first governor of Plymouth?

John Carver

1. What was the first American history book? 2. Who wrote it?

1. "History of the Plymouth Plantation" 2. William Bradford

1. How many passengers on the Mayflower were from the Leyden congregation? 2. How many passengers were there in all?

1. 35 2. 101

1. The pilgrims fled to what city in Holland to escape persecution? 2. Why were they dissatisfied in Holland?

1. The Pilgrims fled to Leyden 2. The Dutch authorities placed work restrictions on English immigrants, forcing English children to work long hours and often neglect schoolwork. Holland was full of worldly influences that could lead children astray