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    (Smith 74). In the two stories of The Plymouth Plantation and The General History of Virginia it tells a story of English men who go from their home to the new land for a difference in they way they want to live. Such as religious reasons and for better working opportunities. In the two stories the people encounter Native Americans. In both stories the Native Americans help out the English men. The two stories have similarities‚ but they also have their differences which vary. For example‚ the tone of

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    Imagine leaving everything you’ve ever known. The expert‚ “Of Plymouth Plantation”‚ by William Bradford‚ describes the struggles of pilgrims coming to America. The pilgrims first had to unite to reach the new world‚ then again to survive an Indian attack‚ and to survive. To cross the ocean the pilgrims had to work together. The story states “after a beating at sea they fell with that land which is called Cape Cod”. The statement implies they ran into many struggles during their journey. When

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    The presence of God is evident in the passage from The History of Plymouth Plantation in every event significant or not. In his diary‚ William Bradford describes several occurrences in which God played a major role in deciding the outcome. According to Bradford‚ God can help or hurt according to His will. <br> <br>The first of these displays of God’s will in this passage was of revenge toward a sailor. He was as Bradford described him "a proud and very profane young man... of a lusty‚ able body

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    PURITAN LITERATURE three main points "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford Summary: Bradford describes life in the new Puritan (1)’city upon a hill’. The Puritans thanked God for bringing them to the new land and built their lives around him. Although‚ in the beginning‚ (2) they had to push through disease and harsh weather. Bradford also describes how lonely the Pilgrims felt‚ because no one could ’greet them’ and they were in a place in which they knew nothing about. He knew that

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    In William Bradford’s “Of Plymouth Plantation” he spoke about his encounters with the native Americans. The passage “Dealing With The Natives” is specifically interesting because in primary schools students are taught about the Mayflower coming to America. However‚ in the school taught version the pilgrims and Indians happily share a Thanksgiving feast together. Many can imagine the Mayflower pulling up to Plymouth and the Indians welcoming them like they were old friends. Showing the English how

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    Similarities and Differences of discriminatory treatment of African and Asian Americans Even though Asians came to America voluntarily and African Americas were brought involuntarily as slaves (a significant difference)‚ both share similar discrimination experiences at the hands of White Americans fighting to maintain their dominance. Similarities: Unequal pay‚ limited job opportunities as agricultural labors and domestic servants‚ defended the United States in segregated military regiments‚ refused

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    When Bradford and his men arrived at Plymouth Plantation‚ they soon discovered Native Americans. Bradford had created many single stories and thoughts that changed throughout the story very quickly when he met the Natives. Throughout the text you can really see Bradford start to transform his thoughts through his actions and his verbal views on the Natives. At the start of the text Bradford relates the Natives to the Bible story‚ Apostle‚ but in a very harsh way. The text states‚ “But these savage

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    manuscript is recognized as one of the most celebrated documents published on the settlement of Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony. In this excerpt of his manuscript‚ Bradford is explaining the reasons for the removal of people from Europe to go the New World‚ and convincing people of the struggles and achievements of Puritans going to the New World. The purpose of William Bradford for writing Of Plymouth Plantation is to introduce the theme of religion that implies how God can help people overcome tough obstacles

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    In the two literary works‚ "A Description of New England‚" by John Smith and “Of Plymouth Plantation‚" by William Bradford‚ the two authors represent New England differently. One way they represent New England differently is by the tone of how they tell their personal stories‚ varies noticeably. Both authors use certain tones to attract and persuade targeted audiences. John Smith wrote of what a wonderful place New England was‚ while on the other hand Bradford wrote about the difficulties and realities

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    They wanted to purify and simplify the Church. They thought all men were sinners and it was al because of the original sin of the apple from the forbidden tree. These beliefs affected the writing of the time including William Bradford "Of Plymouth Plantation". The puritans believed that the elite would go to heaven. The elite were the ones who did not sin. Therefore‚ whoever did sin would be "smited" by God. William Bradford shows an example of this when he speaks of a sailor "... who would always

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