Ch. 15 Questions Flashcards
Why is Kit surprised by William’s attendance of the meeting? Why is Judith not surprised
Kit didn’t listen whenever they talked about it because she was bored
Judith listens attentively and is interested in discussing politics with William
Summarize what the English governor Andros expects the colonists to do
Give up the charter
the deed signed by Indians are no longer valid and they will have to repay the rents for their land
swear allegiance to the new king and accept the governor
What do some Connecticut man threatened to do in response to Gov. Andros’s order
Defy him
start a rebellion/shoot him and his soldiers
angry
fight
Rachel, Judith, and Matthew have different opinions about what will happen as a result of governor Andros’s new orders from the king. Summarize what each of the characters think
Rachel: doesn’t think that their lives will change much; only worried about her life and how it affects her house; optimistic
Judith: doesn’t think there will be any fighting; men don’t like to be dictated to; the charter was never intended to be as free as they made it; doesn’t believe it will change their lives; sad that the holiday is ruined
Matthew: everything they have will be wiped out; councils and courts will be shadows; will endure; governor has no right to take the charter; significantly impact their lives; passionate about freedom
Kit warns the king and the English government could punish rebels. What is she seen happen
British holding down Bridgetown, Barbados
parliament sent a troopship and subdued it in no time
very powerful royal fleet
potential death of many colonists
Describe the appearance of governor Andros and his escorts when he arrives in Wethersfield
True cavalier find embroidered coat commanding dark curls velvet color gentleman Knight magnificent handsome tall professional elegant regal gentleman in awe
What news does William report about the meeting between governor Andros and the colonial delegates? What happened to the charter
The charter safe
the lights went out and when they were relit the charter was gone
Connecticut is annexed to Massachusetts
charter is hidden
Why is it important to the colonists to have the charter hidden
Freedoms are safe
be able to bring the charger out of hiding eventually
they still have the right to govern themselves
they will “show the world what it means to be freemen” eventually
What did kit in Meyer about Matthew as a result of these political events
Magnificence about proud, fierce man proud of him
he has courage, conviction, strength
What reason does William Ashby have for joining the political meeting organized by Matthew Wood
He had to pay high taxes on his land and house
begin to agree with Matthew’s way of thinking two months ago
doesn’t like the new taxes and fully supports the charter
