Resource board: The diary of a pilgrim by María del Pilar Mendoza Ortiz

William Bradford

mmenort196 — 2025-03-30 08:09:46 UTC

William Bradford was an English leader of the Pilgrims. He traveled on the Mayflower and helped start Plymouth Colony in 1620. He was governor for many years and wrote about the Pilgrims' life in America.

John Carver

mmenort196 — 2025-03-30 08:10:54 UTC

John Carver was the first governor of Plymouth Colony. He traveled on the Mayflower and helped make the Mayflower Compact. He died in 1621, soon after arriving in America.

Samoset

mmenort196 — 2025-03-30 08:12:20 UTC

Samoset was a Native American who met the Pilgrims in 1621. He spoke some English and helped them communicate with other natives. He introduced them to Squanto and the Wampanoag tribe.

The travel to America (1620)

mmenort196 — 2025-03-30 08:18:09 UTC

In 1620, the Mayflower carried the Pilgrims from England to America. The journey lasted 66 days and was very difficult, with storms and little food.

Mayflower Compact

mmenort196 — 2025-03-30 08:19:44 UTC

The Mayflower Compact was a political agreement signed by the Pilgrims in 1620. It created rules for their new colony and promised self-government. The settlers agreed to work together for the common good. It was one of the first steps toward democracy in America.

First Thanksgiving

mmenort196 — 2025-03-30 08:21:19 UTC

The Mayflower brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620. Their first winter was very hard, and many died. With the help of the Wampanoag natives, they learned to farm and hunt. In 1621, they celebrated the first Thanksgiving to give thanks for their harvest and survival.

mmenort196 — 2025-03-30 08:24:01 UTC

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mmenort196 — 2025-03-30 08:26:30 UTC

Mayflower Compact

mmenort196 — 2025-03-30 08:32:54 UTC

The original text of this self-government agreement.

"Of Plymouth Plantation"

mmenort196 — 2025-03-30 08:34:15 UTC

Excerpts where he describes the journey and life in the colony.

Mayflower Passengers List

mmenort196 — 2025-03-30 08:34:53 UTC

Names of the people who traveled on the ship.

Treaty Between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag (1621)

mmenort196 — 2025-03-30 08:40:02 UTC

Peace agreement between the settlers and Native Americans.