Which of these is NOT a theme to Puritan writing?
Failure leads to damnation.
Life is a test.
Success leads to heavenly bliss.
Give peace a chance.
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
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
How does Bradford describe those who were not ill during the Starving Time?
self-sacroficing; had sense of community; faith influenced their behaviors
Who spoke to the Pilgrims about the Indian named Squanto?
Samoset
According to Bradford, what prompts the Pilgrim's peaceful relationship with their Native American neighbors?
Pilgrims' religious faith
What was Bradford's main message conveyed in his narrative?
Pilgrims' perserverance and faith in God helped them endure and accomplish their goals
At the age of 12, Bradford became a Puritan, a Protestant group that wanted to purify what church?
The Church of England
What is a link between Puritanism and Capitalism?
Both rest on ambition, hard work, and striving for success. Puritans felt earthly success was a sign that the were one of the "elect" or bound for heaven.
What was the primary motivation for the Pilgrims' journey to the New World, as described in Of Plymouth Plantation?
Escaping religious persecution in England
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.
To the Puritans, the world is where ______ and ______ constantly fought.
God and Satan
List three of the hardships faced by the Pilgrims?
fierce storms, lack of shelter, warmth, and food, illnesses, harsh & rocky landscape
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
Who did Bradford identify as an instrument of God?
Squanto
How did Squanto help the colonists prepare for the winter?
He showed them how to grow and find food to store.
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 do the experiences of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Plantation offer valuable lessons and insights for modern society?
Teacher judgement call
Who wrote Of Plymout Plantation?
William Bradford