from Of Plymouth Plantation By 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 p.121

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 p.123

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 p.127

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).