1. Background Information – Of Plymouth Plantation
Puritans were a group of Protestants in England during the 1500s and 1600s.
They wanted to “purify” the Church of England

2. Background Information
The Separatists were part of the Puritan movement, and wanted to withdraw from the established church.
Separatist actions were deemed illegal, and members faced arrest

3. Background information
One congregation of the Separatists, known today as the Pilgrims, fled England and eventually ended up in America.
September 1620 – they set sail across the Atlantic
Reached Cape Cod in September 1620

4. Background information
Half of the colonists died during the first winter.
Without the help of the Wampanoag and other Native American groups, the entire colony might have died

5. Primary Sources Provide direct, firsthand information
Of Plymouth Plantation is Governor William Bradford’s personal narrative of the experience

6. Vocabulary Log – Create in Your Notes
4 Columns: -Word -Context clues that suggest meaning -Dictionary Definition -Original Sentence

7. Words to Know Aloof Solace Commodity Vanquish Desolate Feigned Hue
Providence
Procure
Sentinel

8. Homework
Read Of Plymouth Plantation, and write a 2-3 sentence summary for each of the 5 sections – DUE TUESDAY
Vocabulary Log – Ongoing (adding to it later this week) – Due Friday