American History Homework One Answers - Student Sixteen

Jenna N.

1.List the order in which the English, French and Spanish settled in the New World.

The Spanish were the first to settle in the new world, then the English and lastly the French.

Correct.

2.What do you find most inspiring about Christopher Columbus?

I find Christopher Columbus’s persistence and determination extremely inspiring. It is hard to imagine sticking to a dream as whole heartedly as he did. As I look at his life, I am inspired to run the race which God has laid out for me more fully and with just as much resolve as Christopher Columbus did.

Superb.

3. Why do you think several early settlements in America failed?

The Early American settlements failed because of the selfish and lazy Europeans who inhabited them. The men had traveled to the new world in search of an easy way to get rich fast. They were expecting to find gold, and when there was none to be found, they simply did not look for other ways to support themselves. Gumption and initiative are both needed to form the first settlements in a new and harsh land. These particular Europeans were lacking in both.

Excellent!

4. What was the motivation for the first settlements in the Massachusetts area? Include mention of how the Pilgrims differed from the mainstream Puritans.

The Pilgrims were motivated to settle in the Massachusetts area because of the religious persecution that was taking place in England during that time. They were not happy with how the Church of England was turning predominantly Catholic. Around the same time that the Mayflower set sail carrying the Pilgrims, another group of people were also destined for America. A group of Puritans were not pleased with the Church of England, but for different reasons then the Pilgrims. They sailed to America in hopes of starting an improved Puritan church. One that was pure through and through.

Good, but miss the point about how the Pilgrims were separatists, but the other Puritan settlers were not. (Minus 1).

5. Explain how William Penn was remarkable.

William Penn turned what seemed like an impossible dream into a wonderful reality. Although many people came to America in search of religious freedom, no one really took the initiative to organize a society that would work. Through founding Pennsylvania, William Penn succeeded in this remarkable way.

Right.

6. What were the four types of colonies, and (if possible) give an example of each.

The Joint-Stock Colony is when investors fund a colony through a joint-stock company. A state that falls into this category is Virginia. A Charter Colony is founded on land granted by the king to a company or person. A good example of a state that falls into this category is Rhode Island. A Proprietary Colony is owned and controlled by at least one person. Pennsylvania is an excellent example of this type of colony. The Royal Colony is a colony founded or taken back under the role of the king of England, and he appoints a certain governor to rule it. This eventually happened to Virginia.

Good.

7. Briefly discuss (in a few sentences) any of the debate or discussion topics from the lecture.

Debate: Were the Puritans right to be strict and expel people of other religions?

There were many times when the Puritans acted way too strictly for their own ambition. I believe that they were too strict. It is very sad to read about how they misinterpreted the Word of God. God is a god of love. He accepts everyone as they are, and fully forgives everyone who genuinely asks Him. The Puritans certainly did not treat many people with the kind of love that God intended them to use.

Superb.

Great start! Score is 69/70.--Aschlafly 21:18, 11 September 2008 (EDT)