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Mrs. Moore dmoore@veritasca.com Sept. 16-20, 2013 Classwork Topics Homework The Norton Anthology of American Literature, Vol. 1 (NAAL) America: A Narrative History (A) NAAL: Read pgs. 61-68, Chapter Follow the procedure as directed in Week 2, Block 3:
Note the main event on each page of the reading. Examples: They encountered the Indians who ran away (p. 62). The Puritans outlined their government and elected John Carver as governor (p.66) Look for evidence you find in Bradfords writing of the Puritan belief that everything, whether good or bad, was the specific result of Gods direct intervention in mens affairs. In each reading, select your favorite passage in which Bradford reveals his Puritan faith and cite the text. Example: pg. 64- When the Indians attacked, the Puritans fired on them. There were no casualties and Bradford wrote Thus it pleased God to vanquish their enemies and give them deliverance History Reading: (HANDOUT) Read the alternative reading for the Mayflower and the Pilgrims and note that at the end of the handout, there is a brief internet exploration for you to complete. You may read about the topics I highlighted in your America text but I provided the shorter alternative reading to give you time to dig deeper into other sources of particular interest to you.
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Plymouth Radicals in the Wilderness Mayflower Compact Read and discuss the reasons the Pilgrims give for undertaking a voyage to plant a colony. For what purpose did they give for writing the compact? Start comparison chart of Virginia and Massachusetts settlements. Mark study guide for areas to study for Test 1.
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