1. Beginnings of English Colonization of America
Ms. Yurky
American History 8

2. IV
Pilgrims

3. IV Pilgrims In England, they were group of religious dissenters
Many followed teachings of Robert Browne
Shared Calvinist beliefs:
rejected idols
believed in predestination

4. Calvinist Values
hard work
thrift
simple pleasures

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Seeking freedom of religion
wanted place of their own
returned to England
charter granted
William Bradford leader

9. 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)

10. Voyage Mayflower; old leaky ship second ship (Speedwell) abandoned
William Brewster led the group of Pilgrims chosen to make the voyage

11. 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

12. Mayflower Compact
Uncertain of legal rights, men signed the Mayflower Compact

13. 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

14. Indians Samoset – greeted Pilgrims Massasoit – chief made peace treaty
Squanto – translanted
Metacomet (King Philip)

15. First Thanksgiving
1621

16. Government Mayflower Compact – first plan for self government
John Carver first governor
representative General Court founded when other groups came