Chapter 6

§§ 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.