THE MAYFLOWER COMPACT The Pilgrims came to the New World seeking a refuge from Holland. They then obtained grants for land originally for land in northern part of Virginia and began their 3.000 mile journey toward the New World. They had landed on a coast of Massachusetts‚ which they had named Plymouth Plantation. The Mayflower Compact was drawn out by the Pilgrims in 1620. The Pilgrims knew the only way a new settlement would work is if they had a strong government. It was a "Civil Body Politick"
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Created during the Crusades in 1119 A.D Jerusalem‚ the Knights Templar served to protect Christian pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem. As a result‚ the Knights Templar gained power‚ respect and wealth that threatened Philip IV‚ King of France. Philip was influenced by his top adviser‚ William De Nogaret‚ to spread seditious stories about the knights‚ accusing them falsely of committing satanic practices and then torturing them into confessing that they had. Although the Knights were founded for the
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realities of the New World. Author John Smith‚ a pilgrim who arrived in the Americas‚ writes a description of the new land. In "A Description of New England" he shows what a wonderful world of vast food and pleasure await. William Bradford‚ another pilgrim who arrived in Plymouth on the coast of Massachusetts‚ gives his take on the early settling of the new land. In "Of Plymouth Plantation" he writes a description of what really happened their‚ how the pilgrims actually lived. In "A Description of New
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Myth#4: The food they ate was similar to the food we eat now Fact#4: Actually there was no cranberry sauce‚ popcorn‚ or turkey Myth #5 Only one or two natives came to the harvest festival Fact #5: When in fact about 90 native men attended Myth #6: The pilgrims or colonists only wore black and white clothing Fact #6: Incorrect as well since the colonists had a variety of colors and a few materials. Myth#7 We believe that the first thanksgiving was about family Fact#7 This holiday was actually about thanking
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English aristocrats. c) Discovered tobacco‚ and became a monopoly. d) Pilgrims founded Massachusetts in 1620 arriving on the Mayflower. i) Pilgrims wrote the Mayflower Compact. (1) Provided a democratic government based on the opinions of everyone. e) Massachusetts and Virginia were extremely different in politics due to economic developments and social status. 2) Details about Massachusetts a) Massachusetts was settled by Pilgrims in 1620 and Puritans in 1629. i) Both the settlements merged in
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description of the return of spring. He describes the April rains‚ the burgeoning flowers and leaves‚ and the chirping birds. Around this time of year‚ the narrator says‚ people begin to feel the desire to go on a pilgrimage. Many devout English pilgrims set off to visit shrines in distant holy lands‚ but even more choose to travel to Canterbury to visit the relics of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral‚ where they thank the martyr for having helped them when they were in need. The narrator
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lifetime for those financially and physically able “those who can make their way there”. It is a faithful submission to the will of Allah. “And pilgrimage to the House is incumbent upon men for the sake of Allah” – Surah 3:96. Before embarking pilgrims must: - Redress all wrongs - Organise funds for the journey and for the family in their absence - Prepare themselves for good conduct during the Hajj The journey Pre: - Fasting (Sawm) - Almsgiving (Zakat) - Five daily prayers (Salat)
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suggest why the pilgrims telling the stories are in fact on the pilgrimage. The pilgrims in the Canterbury Tales are on a pilgrimage to Canterbury to seek spiritual renewal for the sin or sins that they have committed. In the prologue of the Tales it writes‚ “People long to go on pilgrimages/. . . Down to Canterbury they wend/ To seek the holy blissful martyr quick/ To give his help to them when they were sick” (1 Chaucer). The description in the quote explains that the pilgrims feel “sick” in spiritual
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Panalangin ni Saint Francis of Assisi ( Tagalog Version ) Panginoon gawin mo akong instrumento ng iyong kapayapaan Kung saan may pagkamuhi‚ ikalat ko’y pag-ibig Magpatawad‚ kung saan may pinsala Pananalig‚ kung saan may pagkalito Pag-asa‚ kung saan may panghihinang-loob At kasiyahan‚ kung kalian may kalungkuytan O Poong Bathala‚ itulot mong hindi na ako magnanais ng labis Ang pag-aliw sa halip na aliwin Ang umunawa sa halip na unawain Ang magmahal sa halip na mahalin Dahil sa pagbibigayan
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The Weary Blues’ rhythmic and lyric-like style was greatly influenced by jazz music of the time. This connection between music and poetry paved the way for future styles of modern poetry‚ specifically the beat poets of the 1950’s such as Allen Ginsberg (Tracy
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