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Step-by-step explanation:
Which audience did William Bradford write of Plymouth Plantation?
To the children and grandchildren of the mayflower
What was the passengers main emotional response to reaching Cape Cod?
Great joy at having crossed the Atlantic Ocean safely
What is Bradfords main purpose in describing the difficulties the pilgrims faced?
To remind the readers how much they were committed, determined, strong, and faithful to God
How does Bradford characterize John, Carver, the colony's first governor.
As patient fair and wise
For Bradford, what illustrated the spirit of self-sacrifice during that terrible first winter.
A few healthy settlers cared for many sick without complaint
Which belief does Bradford express in the selection from Of Plymouth Plantation when he calls Squanto "a special instrument sent of God"?
His belief in Gods protection of the Pilgrims
Which American holiday is described in Of Plymouth Plantation as an event the colonists share with Squanto's people?
Thanksgiving
According to William Bradford, which event caused the greatest loss of life among these pilgrim settlers?
Scurvy and other diseases
Based on the discussion between the crew and passengers, what inference can you make?
They were willing to work hard to solve problems
Toward the end of the first excerpt from Of Plymouth Plantation, how does Bradford achieve his propose of reminding his readers about the Pilgrims dependence upon God?
Tells the next generation that God helped them through there journey
According to Bradford, how did Governor Carver show his patient,fair, and wise character?
Governor quelled the arguments and helped people overcome their discontent.
As winter was coming to an end, Samoset arrived. What did the pilgrims find so amazing about Samoset?
He could speak broken English
Bradfords main purpose in describing winter.
Show belief in God
"Of Plymouth Plantation":
What was the first thing they did when they arrived?
They fell on their knees and blessed God for getting them there safely.
What was Bradford's first encounter or experience?
Native Americans
How does Bradford review the characteristic of fairest? Where do we see that?
Talks about the time the Indians gave them corn to plant and that the Puritans repaid back the corn later.
Who did not get sick?
Mr. William Brewster
& Myles Standish
Why does Bradford mention William Brewster and Myles Standish by name?
~ They took care of the sick.
~ characteristic of the Puritan faith.
What are some characteristics of the Puritan faith?
- they take care of one another
- they depend on each other
What happened during during The Starving Time?
- people died from starvation
- people died from disease
- hard winter
Who was Squanto?
a native that had been to England and could speak English
What did Squanto do?
- taught the Puritans how to grow corn
- translated for them
- showed where to hunt
- showed them other Indian tribes and where they were
What was the first big problem when the colonist first arrived?
No shelter
What did the Puritans feel with their first encounter?
they felt victory
Why did Bradford thank God?
They believed God helped them through the journey. God kept them safe in the battle.
In the treaty #4, What does that reveal of culture?
It revealed they believed in mutual support. If you have a problem, we will help you and you help us.
What were the conditions for the Pilgrims in the First Thanksgiving?
The winter was harsh, but the summer was good for them. They were able to store up food, fish, & hunt. After the harvest, they had plenty of Indian corn, too.
Who was the author of "Of Plymouth Plantation"?
William Bradford
Who was William Bradford?
He was part of the group of Puritans that came over on the "Mayflower". He wrote "Of Plymouth Plantation".
What were the emotions of the Pilgrims?
They were thankful and blessed God for bringing them safely over the ocean to land again.