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Identify the sentences below as active or passive.
1.) In September of 1620, 102 Pilgrims set sail for the New World aboard the Mayflower.
Answer: Active
2.) The ship landed on the shores of Cape Cod.
Answer: Active
3.) The first laws of the people were in the Mayflower Compact.
Answer: Passive
4.) The Mayflower Compact was signed by all of them men.
Answer: Passive
5.) John Carver was elected the first governor by the people of Plymouth Colony.
Answer: Passive
6.) After Carver's death, William Bradford was elected by the people.
Answer: Passive
7.) Squanto, a Wampanoag Indian, spoke English.
Answer: Active
8.) Of Plymouth Plantation was written by William Bradford.
Answer: Passive
9.) The Pilgrims were hindered by the weather when building their houses.
Answer: Passive
10.) The people ate salt pork, dried meats, pickled foods, oatmeal, and fish.
Answer: Active