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The Pilgrims of Plymoth

  • William Bradford: The Strong-Willed Leader

    William Bradford: The Strong-Willed Leader
    Was Bradford the reason for the Pilgrims survival?
    William Bradford led the Pilgrims through extreme conditions on the Mayflower and also was able to found a city on an unknown continent that was located in harsh conditions. He also was able to maintain a relative peace with the native americans that helpeed the Pilgrims through their first winter.
  • Mary Rowlandson: The Survivor

    Mary Rowlandson: The Survivor
    Did Mary feel more of a fondness or hatred towards her captors?
    Mary felt nothing but hatred on her first encounter with the Indians but, as time wore on she realized that they weren't natural savages and that they tended to be more peace-loving and helpful.