The Pilgrims were protestants who came to America in search of religious freedom. Based on your knowledge of the Pilgrims, they were considered:

Question

*
1 point
Captionless Image
Puritans
Muslims
Separatists
Although Native Americans faced many challenges following European settlement, which of the following caused the greatest number of Native American fatalities?
*
1 point
warfare with the Europeans
starvation
disease
conflict among tribes
The Southern colonies were known for large plantations based on agriculture. Some of those crops were tobacco, rice, fruits, cotton, and corn. They needed capable workers. How did the colonies fulfill their needs for workers?
*
1 point
Irish & Scottish criminals
African slaves
indentured servants
all the above

Answer 1

1. The Pilgrims were considered: Separatists. They were a group of English Protestants who separated from the Church of England and sought religious freedom.

2. The greatest number of Native American fatalities was caused by: disease. European settlers brought diseases such as smallpox, influenza, and measles, which devastated Native American populations.

3. The colonies fulfilled their need for workers through: all the above. They utilized a combination of African slaves, indentured servants, and, in some instances, Irish and Scottish criminals.