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    the colonist to be afraid of‚ however this was not done in one night know this spans over a time of great explores and those who became American literalness‚ those who detailed history in documents and trades. Using works from John smith and William Bradford in their tales and encounters with Indians‚ the light and representation of the natives might become clear.             Both authors had completely different experiences during their times in the new-found land. Following John Smith case‚ in

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    Giving Honor where Honor is due: Comparing Smith and Bradford John Smith and William Bradford were two great leaders in the colonization of Virginia. They both give accounts of their journey and life in the new world. When comparing the two‚ John Smith accredits himself for the progression of Jamestown where William Bradford accredits God for the progression of Plymouth. William Bradford comes from a heavy religious background. Bradford was deeply rooted in the puritan cause. He defined himself

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    Mayflower Significance

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    Have you ever wondered what life would have been like without rules or laws? Did you ever stop and think what could have been had the mayflower compact not been made of signed? The Mayflower Compact may be one of the many important documents created and signed‚ even to this day. Being that it was one of the first documents actually stating the first set of rules and laws of society‚ it certainly helped shape our nation as a whole. It enabled the pilgrims to act as one and be loyal to one another

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    October 16th 2014 William Bradford Informational Paper The Separatists’ relied very heavily on religion when they came to America. Religion guided the lives of the Separatists in both their private and public concerns. Religion was a major factor in the way that the Separatists’ lived their private lives. There are many prime examples of this seen before the Separatists’ even reached America. As seen in Desperate Crossing there was robust young sailor that was very rude to everyone on the

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    1 Chambers Anna Chambers Rountree- 1st APUSH 7 August 2014 The Mayflower Summary The difficult journey of the Pilgrims began when they left England for Leiden‚ Holland. At the time‚ King James required all citizens to follow the Church of England. However like many separatists of the time‚ the Pilgrims wanted to worship as they pleased (4). After many years in Holland‚ the Pilgrims decided that it was once again time to move. While Holland was religiously tolerant‚ the country required the

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    William Bradford and John Smith comparison essay Have you ever wondered whose hands our country was in at the start of our time? John Smith was one of the first American heroes. He was the first man to promote a permanent settlement of America. William Bradford was a Puritan who was courageous and determined to set up a colony where citizens could worship freely. Although both of these men were two of America’s heroes‚ they had more differences than known. John Smith and William Bradford had a

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    Captain John Smith’s and William Bradford’s Lifestyles “Little food and having to starve”‚ is just one of the things Smith had to go through. (Smith 72). “Being blown over‚ and now all being compact together in one ship‚ they put to sea again with a prosperous wind”... as well is just one of the things that Bradford had to go through (Bradford 5). These two men had their differences‚ but as well their similarities in their journeys. Both men were on their separate journeys for different reasons

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    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‚ how the pilgrims actually lived. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast both authors and their books. John Smith wrote about the wonderful place the New World was‚ on the other hand‚ William Bradford wrote about the realities and difficulties of the New

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    migration is also known as the Great Migration due to the 80‚000 people total who left 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

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    that we solely possess are the freedoms that God had bestowed upon us the moment we were born into this life. The freedom of speech and the freedom to choose between right and wrong‚ and to suffer the wrath if we choose wrongly. Through the Mayflower Compact‚ Declaration of Independence‚ and theories of elder and modern analysts will prove that our nation had the fabrication of men with a background of faith and belief in a higher power. No‚ not every founding father was a Christian‚ but many contributors

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