1. From Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford (1590-1657) English 11

2. The Early Settlers 1607—Viriginia is the first colony established in the “New World” John Smith writes a highly embellished The General History of Virginia However, this might be helpful in “capturing the flavor” of life in Jamestown Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts is founded in 1621 by the Puritans (a.k.a. the Pilgrims) William Bradford writes Of Plymouth Plantation, a factually accurate account of the Puritans’ experiences

3. Plymouth Plantation Remember The Mayflower ? Puritans: felt the Church of England was corrupt, became separatists and founded Plymouth to escape feared persecution Intended to reach Virginia, but landed at Cape Cod in MA (Plymouth Rock) Landed in November 1620—winter was dreadful “The Mayflower Compact”

4. William Bradford Plymouth’s second governor (after John Carver) He was reelected 30 times Helped pay back debt to bankers Encouraged immigration Established good relations with Native Americans Began writing Of Plymouth Plantation in 1630, but wasn’t published until 1856

5. Essential Vocabulary History - a factual account of events in the life or development of a people, nation, institution, or culture Primary source – sources that provide first-hand accounts Puritan plain style – a simply written language specifically used by the Puritan settlers

6. Of Plymouth Plantation Read Of Plymoth Plantation p. 54-58 “Double-Entry Journal” Two columns One column contains quotations from the reading One column contains responses to these quotations