Question

Given what you know about the experience of the pilgrims on the mayflower and the settlement of Plymouth, what topics or themes would you expect to be covered in William Bradfords account include 3 topics or themes and a brief explanation of why you think they would be of importance to Bradford

Answer 1

Religion would be an undertone throughout the entire book and Bradford would have discussed it. While Bradford himself was not particularly religious, religion would have been a factor in the decisions many of the pilgrims made and as such cannot be overlooked. The pilgrims were very religious people who would have expressed a strong "Protestant work ethic." Additionally, there would be a discussion on food scarcity and the agrarian community. One of the priorities for the pilgrims would have been sufficient food and developing the economy and infrastructure to have that would undoubtedly be a part of the book. Further, the book would discuss the voyage on the Mayflower and the subsequent landing at Plymouth Rock.