Chapter 3

Quiz for Document 3-1: At the Town-House in Boston: April 18th, 1689. A Letter to Sir Edmond Andros Knight (1689)

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Question 1

What was the reason given by Boston’s leading citizens for recommending Andros’s resignation?A. Claims of restoring English liberty
B. Loyalty to the rule of William and Mary
C. Ensuring public order and Andros’s own personal safety
D. Securing the restoration of Puritan rule

Question 2

The signatories to the broadside distanced themselves from the violent public outcry against Andros by claimingA. opposition to the activities of armed mobs.
B. support for the restoration of the rule of King James II.
C. support in principle for Andros’s continued authority.
D. surprise at, and no prior knowledge of, these sentiments.

Question 3

By publicly displaying this open letter in the press, the signatories seemed to be attempting toA. arouse the interest of the English crown in restoring public order.
B. drive Andros from office while not appearing to condone mob violence.
C. publicly promote the violent overthrow of the government.
D. warn Andros of imminent danger and to protect his authority.