from Of Plymouth PlantationBy William Bradford

William Bradford Son of farmer from

Yorkshire Served as governor of

Plymouth Wrote history to

inspire younger generations

The Arrival What were the troubles

The passengers had to return to England

What is God’s providence The Puritans believed that

the will of God directs and guides the universe

Why does Bradford refer to the passengers as “they” instead of “we” To maintain objectivity

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Averting Disaster The passengers and crew fear

that the main beam will buckle, causing the ship to take on water and sink

The passengers install a great screw, prop up the beam with a post, and caulk the upper decks

The Pilgrims response to the problems shows that they are both practical and pious

The Mayflower Compact established majority rule

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The Barbarians Why does Bradford call the

Native-Americans barbarians? They seem wild and

uncivilized

How do the American Indians differ from the barbarians the Apostle Paul met? The Native-Americans were

less hospitable

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Cape Cod How does Bradford

describe Cape Cod? Wild, untamed land

To whom does Bradford compare the Pilgrims? The Hebrews sought

freedom like the Pilgrims

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The Starving Time How does Bradford

describe the starving time? The first & worst winter

Who cares for the sick? Those who are not sick

How did the sailors’ behavior change? They are selfish and refuse

to help the sick

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Indian Relations How does Bradford portray the

Wampanoag? cowardly, sneaky

Which words convey this impression? Skulking, stole-away

Who was Squanto? Had been to England

Who was Massasoit? Wampanoag chief

What were the terms of the treaty between the Pilgrims and the Indians? 6 terms

Who did the treaty benefit? Only 3 & 4 benefitted the Native

Americans

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The First Thanksgiving What did the Pilgrims

eat? Fish Waterfowls Turkey Venison Vegetables

Writing Style This writing style is an

example of Puritan plain style

What effect does the writing style have on the reader? Comprehension Empathy (sadness)

Author’s Tone (change) “savage barbarians” “special instrument sent of

God”

Vocabulary Divers Profane Haughty Execrations Reproved Fain Loath Staunch

Shroudly Seele Succor Relent Cozen Discourse Confederates Comprised

Define each word. Write one sentence using the word in context (10).