William Bradford 1.03

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What does the term 'feigned' mean in the context of Bradford's writing?

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Made up; not genuine or true.

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What role did God's mercy play in the survival of the Pilgrims during the starving time?

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Bradford credits God's mercy as the primary factor that saved the Pilgrims during their difficult period.

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Did the Pilgrims land on Cape Cod during the summer?

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FALSE; they landed in November.

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What was the impact of the first brutal winter on the Pilgrims?

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Nearly half of the colonists died during the first winter.

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What exemplifies the contrast between the Pilgrims' arrival and their first winter?

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The difficult voyage over only caused one casualty, while the first winter living on the land killed off half of their group.

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Who was Squanto and what was his significance to the Pilgrims?

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Squanto was a Native American who helped the Pilgrims learn to cultivate corn and establish relations with local tribes.

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What was the primary reason for the Pilgrims' journey to America?

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To seek religious freedom and establish a community based on their beliefs.

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What does the term 'starving time' refer to in the context of the Pilgrims?

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The period during the winter of 1620-1621 when the Pilgrims faced severe food shortages.

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What was the relationship between the Pilgrims and Massasoit?

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They signed a treaty that established peace and mutual support between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe.

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How did the Pilgrims' perception of their situation change from arrival to winter?

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They went from feeling hopeful and blessed to facing despair and hardship.