QUESTIONS ΤΟ HALE'S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. Quest. Page. | | | | 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. WAS the continent of America known to the ancients? What was the object of the voyages of discovery made in the 15th century? Who was a distinguished navigator of that age? Where was he born? What incidents led him to think that he could reach the East In dies by sailing west? To whom did he apply for assistance? Who became his friend and patron? When did he set sail? From what port? What course did he steer? What phenomenon was first observed during his voyage? 12. 9. How did he appease them? 13. When was land discovered? 14. 10. What other islands did he discover and visit? 11. Upon what did the English found their claim to the eastern portion 22 12. 23. 24. 13. 25. 26. 27. 28. of North America? From whom does the continent derive its name? Who is supposed to have entered the harbour of New-York? By whom was the second attempt made? When? Where? On what occasion was the spirit of adventure revived? What companies were formed? What territory was granted to each? What privileges were secured to the emigrants? 29. 14. When was Quebec settled? By whom? Quest. Page. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. CHAPTER I. 15. By what company was Virginia settled? - 16. What distinguished man was among them? At what place? 37. 17. What happened to captain Smith ? 38. 39. By whom was he preserved from death? While absent, to what number had the settlers been reduced? How did Smith employ himself? Relate what afterwards occurred? What induced Smith to return to England? Who were successively appointed governors? What was the object of Argal's expedition in 1613? What instructions were given by king James? 52. 21. When did governor Yeardly arrive? Whom did the Virginians favour, the king or parliament ? What did the Virginians do on the death of Matthews? Who was the leader of the insurgents? 65. 24. Relate the incidents of the rebellion. What was the conduct of Berkeley towards the rebels? How was the colony governed? What course did the representatives pursue in relation to slavery? CHAPTER II. 70. 26. To what company was Massachusetts granted? When were the first men sent over left? 71. 72. 73. 74. When and why did they return to England? By whom was the coast of Massachusetts surveyed? In that age what was the maxim of all ecclesiastics and politicians ? 75. 27. What causes induced Mr. Robinson's congregation to remove 10 To what company did they apply for a grant of land? To what part were they carried? What did they do before leaving the ship? When did they land? Quest. Page. 80. 27. How many perished during the winter? 81. 28. 100. 101. 102. 32. 103. 104. 105. 33. 106. 107. 34. 108. 109. 110. -- What was the population in 1630? What directed the attention of others to New-England? Of what company did they obtain a grant? Where did the people they sent out land? What were the provisions of the charter they obtained? What was the first object of their attention? What number perished before spring? At what time was Boston founded? What distinguished lady fell a victim? Were the Indians numerous, at that time, in New-Englanc ? Who was banished from Salem? For what cause? What distinguished emigrants came in 1635? Relate their history. Who were detained by king Charles? What was the cause of the first war with the Indians? Which party was victorious? What cause put a stop to emigration? In what year did the colonies form a league? What is said concerning the representatives and assistants? Which did New-England favour, the king or parliament? What propositions did Cromwell make to the colonists? When was New-Hampshire incorporated with Massachusetts? What law was made against Quakers? What distinguished individuals came to New-England about this How were they received? Where did they reside? What law was enacted by England in 1663? What measure was adopted by the king in 1664? How many towns and inhabitants did New-England contain at the 38. What were the causes of Philip's war? 39. - 40. 114. 36. 115. 37. 116. 119. 120. 121. 122. 123. 124. 125. 126. 127. 41. Where were the first acts of hostility committed? What was the result of the great battle fought December 18? What was his fate? What losses were sustained in this war? When was New Hampshire made a separate colony? For what purpose was Edward Randolph sent over? What were the provisions of the new charter? Who was the first governor under the new charter? What distinguished the commencement of his administration? How many charged with witchcraft were executed? 158. 159. 160. 48. 161. 162. 163. 164. 165. 49. 166. 167. 168. 169. 170. 171. 172. 50. 173. What war existed at this period? How many were killed and made prisoners? What was the Indian mode of warfare? What was the effect of this war upon New-England? What question agitated the people when he arrived? Whose conduct did the people approve? What vote was passed respecting the governor's salary? Did the assembly comply? What steps did the governor take? Who was the next governor? What took place between him and the assembly? How was the controversy suspended? Who succeeded governor Burnett? How was the long controversy terminated? Who was appointed governor in 1740? From what port were privateers fitted out? What expedition was concerted in 1745? Did the General Court in the end agree to it ? What naval force co-operated? What fortunate events occurred? 174. 51. What was the result of the expedition ? 52. Which was the parent of the New-England colonies? When was civil government established in Dover, Portsmouth, and What steps did these towns take in 1641 ? Of whom did the emigrants purchase lands. What settlements suffered in Philip's war? When was New-Hampshire made a separate province ? What disputes arose on the arrival of Mason? Who was appointed governor after Andross was deposed? Did this colony suffer much from Indian wars ? Give an account of that event. In what year was Londonderry settled? By whom? Why did J. T. Mason claim the lands of his ancestors? What did they do to silence opposition? How were the Masonian lands granted? 56. To whom was Connecticut first granted? - 202. 203. 204. 205. 206. 207. 208. 209. 57. By whom was a fort erected at Hartford ? By whom was a trading house erected at Windsor? What persons laid the foundation of Hartford? State the substance of this constitution? By whom was Saybrook settled? Whence the name? Was it a distinct colony? By what laws were they first governed? With whom had both colonies disputes? Did the Dutch continue friendly? What did Connecticut propose to the confederacy?, What did Cromwell do? Did the inhabitants obtain a charter? What territory did it comprehend? Did Newhaven willingly consent to a union? What circumstances occurred when Andross demanded chars Did Connecticut retain her charter? What demand did Fletcher make of Connecticut? How was he treated? When was Yale College founded? When was Saybrook platform adopted? What did this platform relate to? What cause tended to preserve the peace of Connecticut? |