The author John Smith‚ a pilgrim who arrived to the Americas‚ wrote a description of the new land in his book " A Description of New England ". In this book Smith shows a wonderful world of vast food and pleasure. Also‚ William Bradford another pilgrim who arrived to Plymouth on the coast of Massachusetts‚ wrote a book called " Of Plymouth Plantation " in which he describes what really happened their‚ how the pilgrims actually lived. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast both authors
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Captain John Smith‚ an explorer of England‚ New England’s coast‚ and the Chesapeake Bay was an energetic man in search of becoming a gentleman and colonizing America. In April 1606 John Smith was named as one of the twelve council members of the colony in Virginia. His vision for Virginia was to be prosperous‚ profitable‚ and peaceful; though it was going to be a hard task for the settlers were unskilled and didn’t expect to work‚ the Indians also had their own cultures. William Penn envisioned
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Difficulties Involving Early Colonization Ekaterina Smirnova When reviewing the writings of John Smith and other various writers‚ we begin to envision the significant roles they played in the colonization of the New World. Despite the hardships John Smith faced while attempting to colonize Jamestown‚ he implemented strong values and principals such as “one who does not work‚ shall not eat.” In Smith’s eyes all people were to work together to achieve a common goal. He always thought about what was
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Smith and Bradford both get help from Native Americans‚ but more specifically Pocahontas and Squanto. John Smith got help from a Native American named Pocahontas who saved him and then his people. Just as the colonist resolved their problems with the former president of the colony‚ Smith writes‚ “Now every once in a four or five days‚ Pocahontas with her attendants brought him so much provision that saved many of their lives‚ that else for all this had starved with hunger” (Smith 77). John Smith
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America has continually provided an arena for those in individuals seeking economic‚ governmental and religious growth. The concept of American dream starts as European in a nature. Italian explorer Christopher Columbus and his voyage‚ as well as John Smith and his voyage were a recognizable spark that reinforced the concept of American Dream. Columbus set the sail for a passage to the east by sailing to the west and ended up in the rich‚ wealthy new world. According to Christopher Columbus first
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easier to kill them or let them die out. In 1608 a man by the name of John Smith took control of the colony and stated that if a man did not work‚ he would not eat. Smith was then captured by the Indians and as soon as he was about to be killed‚ Pocahontas saved him. Pocahontas helped the English establish peaceful terms with the Indians‚ but she was then captured and used as a bargaining chip by the English. A year later John Rolfe arrived from England with tobacco‚ this crop effectively saved
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furnished‚ hunger and death soon prevailed. One individual‚ John Smith‚ is accredited for his leadership skills in order to save the failing New World. After many years of the colony struggling‚ John Smith stepped forward as the leader of the group. He executed many strict demands regarding the policies of the town. He was know for his smart thinking‚ fast skills‚ and leadership ability. After one encounter with an Indian hunting party‚ John Smith escaped death due to his proficient thinking. Smith’s life
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England for a journey to the new world. John Smith as well as William Bradford were both leaders bringing a group of Separatists to have a new and improved life. John Smith was an adventurous leader who established the first successful English Colony in North America. Bradford was the son of a farmer in Yorkshire‚ England who disagreed with the Church of England’s teachings‚ so he joined a Separatist group and led them to America. Both of these leaders intended
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Dear Mr. President‚ I am honored for having the opportunity to travel to the Okapaka Islands. As an Ambassador of America‚ I found that this trip was of utmost importance. The journey was long for it had been insisted to travel by vessel. After making port on Auckland Island in the Webling Bay‚ I boarded an outlandish dory with a native as skipper. The voyage was a bit unsettling for my stomach yet remarkable for my eyes. The water cleared of pollutants as we neared the desolate island. As we approached
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important to them or if they were well known or did something notable in a previous town. --Parents’ names and residences--Some people only include these if they’re still alive‚ but others give tribute to a deceased parent (ex: "daughter of the late John Smith"). --Children‚ grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s names and residences--If this list gets two long‚ you can eliminate the names and locations (ex: "five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren"). --Other family members (nieces‚ nephews‚
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