Beginnings of English Colonization of America Ms. Yurky American History 8
IV Pilgrims
IV Pilgrims In England, they were group of religious dissenters Many followed teachings of Robert Browne Shared Calvinist beliefs: rejected idols believed in predestination
Calvinist Values hard work thrift simple pleasures
Separatists Believed they should separate from the Church of England (not just “purify” if) Were persecuted for their beliefs Believed that the Church of England had become corrupt, only the Pilgrims believed it was beyond redemption. They therefore chose the path of Separatism
Fled to Holland Many tried to flee to Holland to escape persecution It was illegal to leave without government permission. Many didn’t make the boat
Life in Holland children began adopting Dutch culture Wanted to be able to be both English and Pilgrim This scene shows the Separatist band praying together just before their departure from Holland. The central figure is their minister, John Robinson
Seeking freedom of religion wanted place of their own returned to England charter granted William Bradford leader
Charter Virginia Company agreed to finance Pilgrims trip had others on ship who weren’t Pilgrims (Miles Standish and John Alden- protect interests of company) headed for northern Virginia (Hudson River)
Voyage Mayflower; old leaky ship second ship (Speedwell) abandoned William Brewster led the group of Pilgrims chosen to make the voyage
Landed in Massachusetts Strayed to the north Landed in Massachusetts version 1: version 2: (official) storm blew them off course captain told to settle far from Anglican Jamestown John Howland fell overboard during a storm, but caught hold of one of the halyards and was rescued
Mayflower Compact Uncertain of legal rights, men signed the Mayflower Compact
Settlement Sighted land, tried to sail south, encountered problems and running low on supplies Made landfall in the winter of 1620 Began to build Plymouth Plantations
Indians Samoset – greeted Pilgrims Massasoit – chief made peace treaty Squanto – translanted Metacomet (King Philip)
First Thanksgiving 1621
Government Mayflower Compact – first plan for self government John Carver first governor representative General Court founded when other groups came