Who helped fund the English colonies?
Private investors
What did the Puritans want to do to the Church of England?
Purify it
What do social structures and hierarchies influence?
Roles and relationships
Who were the primary settlers in Massachusetts in the 1690s?
Puritans and Pilgrims
What is the largest animal on Earth?
Blue Whale
What group of settlers believed the true church should be made up of true believers guided by a pastor?
The Pilgrims
What phrase describes the Puritans’ goal of creating a model society?
A "city upon a hill"
What do hierarchies determine access to?
Resources, power, and social networks
Why did the Puritans and Pilgrims come to Massachusetts?
To seek religious freedom from persecution
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The Skin
What did the Pilgrims choose to do instead of trying to fix the Church of England?
They broke away from it
What religion were the Puritans trying to reform across the English Empire?
Protestantism
How can social structures affect individuals personally?
It impacts health and self-esteem
How did settlers survive and build their communities in the New World?
By learning from Indigenous peoples, developing new farming techniques, and using available resources
Who was the first Disney princess?
Snow White
In what year did the Pilgrims arrive in America?
1620
Who did the Puritans try to convert to their version of Christianity?
Native People
What government system inspired by?
Religious ideas shared by many Puritan colonists
What kinds of fears shaped the daily lives and beliefs of the settlers?
Fear of death, loss of loved ones, financial instability, social rejection, failure, and not being in control
How many players are on a soccer team on the field at one time?
11
About how many people died to the first harsh winter?
What was the name of the first group of Puritans to cross the Atlantic?
The Pilgrims
What was New England society’s law based on?
A disciplined work ethic and a strong economy
Why was the combination of learning, farming, and resource use important for the Puritans and Pilgrims?
It allowed them to survive in a harsh new environment while managing the uncertainties and fears of daily life.
How many bones are in the adult human body?