As a young boy, William Bradford was drawn to the Separatist idea that Christ could be with a person through prayer and worship. But soon after the Separatists arrived to Plymouth, the experiment in the New England had failed. Watch a short video that explains who Bradford was, and his ideas during the movement.

Concepts

pilgrims, the mayflower, colonies, plymouth colony, colonization, religious tolerance, religious beliefs, religious freedom

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign the resource to Google Classroom
• Read Bradford's full handwritten version of Of Plimouth Plantation
• Use the teaching tips as a way to guide instruction and discussion around the video

Classroom Considerations

• Use in conjunction with the other resources in the American Experience: The Pilgrims collection
• Best shown around Thanksgiving

Pros

• Comes with background essay for students
• Sheds light on William Bradford's ideas and philosophy

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.7 RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.7