Question

american revolution lesson 3.1
this lesson will help you to understand the causes of the american revolution, to identify documents that shaped us democratic traditions, to summarize provisions of the articles of confederation, and to understand how and why the constitution was developed. use it with core lesson 3.1 american revolution to reinforce and apply your knowledge.
key concept
after defeating the british, the new united states established a democratic government built on a foundation of english laws and government.
core skills & practices

• summarize ideas
• analyze cause and effect

english colonies in america
british colonies were established in north america beginning in the late sixteenth century. colonies in virginia and new england provided english men and women a place to start a new life. some sought religious freedom, while others sought economic gain. in each case, the settlements established rules and selected leaders to govern the colonies.
directions: use the passage to answer questions 1-4.
... having undertaken ... a voyage to plant the first colony in north america, we do ... covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation ... and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitu-tions and offices, from time to time as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony ...
—the mayflower compact

1. what was the purpose of this document?

a. it authorized sir walter raleigh to set up a colony in north america.
b. it explained why the pilgrims broke with the church of england.
c. it established the rules by which the pilgrims would govern themselves.
d. it gave the pilgrims large portions of land in massachusetts.

1. how were the settlers who created this document different from the people who settled in pennsylvania?

a. settlers in pennsylvania were more tolerant of religious differences.
b. pennsylvania did not have a written law code.
c. the people who settled in pennsylvania were not from england.
d. the pennsylvania colony was not as successful as the massachusetts colony.

Explanation:

1. For question 1: The Mayflower Compact text states the settlers formed a civil body politic and created laws for the colony's general good, which matches the description of self-governance rules.
2. For question 2: Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn as a haven for religious minorities with a focus on religious tolerance, unlike the more religiously homogeneous Pilgrim settlers of the Mayflower.

Answer:

1. C. It established the rules by which the Pilgrims would govern themselves.
2. A. Settlers in Pennsylvania were more tolerant of religious differences.