§§ 26, 27.--_a_. Mark on a map all the places mentioned in these sections.
_b_. Describe Champlain's attacks on the Iroquois.
§§ 28-30.--_a_. Compare the reasons for the coming of the French and the Spaniards.
_b_. What work did the Jesuits do for the Indians?
_c_. Explain carefully why the hostility of the Iroquois to the French was so important.
§§ 31, 32.--_a_. Give two reasons for the revival of English colonial enterprises.
_b_. Describe the voyage and early experiences of the Virginia colonists.
_c_. Give three reasons for the sufferings of the Virginia colonists.
§§ 33-35.--_a_. What do you think of Sir Thomas Dale?
_b_. To what was the prosperity of Virginia due? Why?
_c_. What classes of people were there in Virginia?
§§ 36-38.--_a_. What is the meaning of the word "Puritan" (see § 43)? Why is Sir Edwin Sandys regarded as the founder of free government in the English colonies?
_b_. Describe the laws of Virginia as to Roman Catholics and Puritans.
§§ 39-41.--_a_. Describe Lord Baltimore's treatment of his settlers. What do you think of the wisdom of his actions?
_b_. How were Roman Catholics treated in England?
_c_. What is meant by toleration? Who would be excluded by the Maryland Toleration Act?
_d_. Describe the likenesses and the differences between Virginia and Maryland.
§§ 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?