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
Who did not get sick?
Mr. William Brewster: reverend elder
& Myles Standish: their captain and military commander. Hired for protection.
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, food, or knowing of the land
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.
What were some of the Puritan cultures?
Sharing, faithful to God, thankful to God
How do they expect the natives to respond?
They are worried and afraid that they are likely to be filled with arrows instead of being helped by the natives.
What is Bradford crediting God with when they find the native dwellings?
leaving seeds to plant crops so they would not starve
What is a requirement of faith for Puritans?
To give credit to God and to examine their lives inwardly and outwardly through writing
What was a main part of Puritans lives?
writing
In Puritan culture, what does the value of people represent?
- they took care of everybody
- quality
- leadership
- loving
- self-sacrifice
- willing to serve others
What happens after the Pilgrims are sick?
They become at ease with the Indians.
What does Squanto do for the Pilgrims?
He talks to them and translates for them. He stays with them and helps them learn how to survive on the land.
How is Squanto helping the Pilgrims?
He is an interpreter. He shows them how to plant corn and other crops, how to fish, how to procure other commodities, and never left them until he died.
What is the results of this in the summer?
They had food and spent the summer gathering crops, hunting deer, fish and water fouls.
Who wrote in the same period as Bradford did?
Shakespeare wrote in the same time period.
Peace Treaty
1. No violence
2. Hurt someone from other side, you punish them.
3. If you steal, you replace or return it.
4. Allies in time of war
5. Tells others of treaty so perhaps they can agree to it also.
Samoset
Spoke "broken English
First Thanksgiving
Fall of 1821. For 3 days, Massasoit brought 100 indians and feasted all 3 days.
Not a lot of sickness. Played games for celebration. All done in the name of God.
Foods: Corn, Turkey, Deer, Waterfoul, Fish.