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The Pilgrims: The Origins of Separatism

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Why did the Separatists want to leave the Church of England? A short video introduces viewers to some of the tenets of this religious movement that led the Pilgrims to America.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
pilgrims, the first thanksgiving, john calvin, martin luther, the protestant reformation, protestantism
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups research and then create a graphic that shows the leaders of the Protestant Reformation. their ideas, and the basic tenets of the Separatism movement
  • Ask class members to map the journey of the Pilgrims from England to Holland to the Plymouth colony
Classroom Considerations
  • Helpful if class members have previous knowledge of Martin Luther, John Calvin, and the Protestant Reformation
Pros
  • The teaching guide includes before, during, and after viewing discussion questions
Cons
  • The video offers only a brief explanation of the Separatism Movement
Common Core
RH.9-10.2 RH.11-12.2