from of plymouth plantation by william bradford. william bradford son of farmer from yorkshire ...
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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
p.122
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
p.123
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
p.124
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).