CHAPTER 6. §§ 42-47.--_a_. Describe the Voyage of the _mayflower_.

§§ 42-47.--a. Describe the voyage of the Mayflower.

b. What was the object of the Mayflower Compact?

c. Describe the Pilgrims' search for a place of settlement.

d. Read Bradford's account of the first winter at Plymouth.

e. What did Squanto do for the Pilgrims?

§§ 48-50.--a. What advantages did the founders of Massachusetts have over those of New Plymouth?

b. Look up the history of England, 1630-40, and say why so many colonists came to New England in those years.

c. On what matters did Roger Williams disagree with the rulers of Massachusetts?

d. How are Williams's ideas as to religious freedom regarded now?

e. Why was Mrs. Hutchinson expelled from Massachusetts?

§§ 51-54.--a. How did the Pequod War affect the colonists on the Connecticut?

b. What is a constitution? Why did the Connecticut people feel the need of one? Why is the Connecticut constitution famous?

c. Why did the New Haven settlers found a separate colony?

§§ 55, 56.--a. What two parties were fighting in England?

b. Give all the reasons for the formation of the New England Confederation. What were the effects of this union?

c. Compare the industries of New England with those of Virginia.