Homework for Tuesday, December 3

For Period 2:
A.     Read Taylor's chapter, "New England", take notes by section, and answer the following:

1. Identify and describe the Puritan values of the period.

2. What was the “Great Migration”?

3. Why did New England attract a different set of immigrants from the Old World compare to the Chesapeake region?

4. Discuss the relationship of land and labor in New England. What was the social relationship of Puritans?

5. Analyze and compare and contrast family life in New England. Pay attention to the role of women.

6. Why was commerce the major source of economic sustenance and development?

7. Why was Massachusetts known as the “Bible Commonwealth” Why all the concern over education?

8. Why was there such a flap over the Witchcraft issue? ]

9. For what reason was there declension according to Alan Taylor? Was the declension myth or fact?

B.  Review notes from video.

For Period 8:

   A.Read Foner, pages 69-89.  Take notes by section.  Answer Review Questions 3-7 (page 90).

   B. Review notes from video.

Due:  Tuesday, December 3