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The Settlement of New England

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A thorough exploration of the Puritan Migration and settlement of Plymouth, this presentation is sure to engage your young historians with its clear maps and historical documents. The presentation differentiates the philosophies of Puritanism, Separatism, and how they came together over the planks of the Mayflower. Additionally, the presentation addresses the dynamics between the Pilgrims and the local Native American tribes, including a discussion on the First Thanksgiving.

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plymouth colony, colonial america, the first thanksgiving, thanksgiving, the mayflower compact, the mayflower, new england, settlements, the puritans

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calvinism, first thanksgiving, mayflower, mayflower compact, new england, plymouth, puritans, separatists, settlements, social studies
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Grade
8th - 11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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