Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War

What is a Pilgrim? What is a Separatist? What is a Puritan? With examples from the narrative, define these terms and discuss their similarities to one another, as well as their differences.

William Bradford was the governor of Plymouth colony and oversaw the settlement’s growth. Trace Bradford’s life from his childhood in England to his arrival in the New World.

Bradford and Massasoit were able to create peace between their people, despite the growing tides of war and dissatisfaction in New England. How did the Pokanokets and the Pilgrims meet, and how did they create and maintain a working relationship? Give examples from the book.