Which statement is a central idea in the excerpt from Of Plymouth Plantation?
It is important to establish rules and contracts to maintain peaceful order among individuals and groups
Why were Squanto and Samoset able to help make peace between the colonists and the Native Americans?
They spoke English and could help the two groups communicate.
How did Squanto help the colonists prepare for the winter?
He showed them how to grow and find food to store.
In paragraph 8, how does Bradford's diction (word choice) reflect a change in tone (his attitude towards the Native Americans)?
At first Bradford describes the NA as sneaky and nefarious. Then, he marvels how one came boldly to speak to them. The tone goes from distrustful to surprised.
Who wrote Of Plymout Plantation?
William Bradford
At the age of 12, Bradford became a Puritan, a Protestant group that wanted to purify what church?
The Church of England
Who spoke to the Pilgrims about the Indian named Squanto?
Samoset
What agreement was like the first US Constitution, which helped 100 plus travelers maintain control and work together for the common good?
The Mayflower Compact
Upon their arrival at Cape Cod, what did the Pilgrims find to sustain them?
God and His Grace
After the first harsh winter, how many of the original Pilgrims survived?
50
According to Bradford, what prompts the Pilgrim's peaceful relationship with their Native American neighbors?
Pilgrims' religious faith
How does Bradford describe those who were not ill during the Starving Time?
self-sacroficing; had sense of community; faith influenced their behaviors
Who did Bradford identify as an instrument of God?
Squanto
List three of the hardships faced by the Pilgrims?
fierce storms, lack of shelter, warmth, and food, illnesses, harsh & rocky landscape
What was Bradford's main message conveyed in his narrative?
Pilgrims' perserverance and faith in God helped them endure and accomplish their goals
Which of these is NOT a theme to Puritan writing?
Failure leads to damnation.
Success leads to heavenly bliss.
Life is a test.
Give peace a chance.
