Based on the attached primary sources and related information in your text book and from this week’s learning module, answer the following questions in short answers (minimum 5-6 solid sentences for each question)
1. Who were encouraged to come to American and why?
2. What did the English expect when they came to America? Do you think there expectations were in line with reality? Why or why not?
3. Why did the Pilgrims believe that the Mayflower Compact was necessary and what did it do?
4. If you had been one of the Pilgrims on the Mayflower would you have signed the agreement? Why or why not?
5. If you were a Puritan getting ready to settle in New England how would you react to Reverend Cottons sermon? According to the Puritans, what rights do you have from God to settle this new land? How must you deal with the native people of North America and why?
6. What can you learn about Puritan beliefs from Winthrops A Model of Christian Charity?
7. Do you think that the Puritan settlers followed Winthrops advice? Why or why not?
