the plymouth colony (1620) by: j.a.sacco. the pilgrims of plymouth 101 aboard the mayflower set sail...
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The Pilgrims of Plymouth• 101 aboard the Mayflower set sail in 1620 for America• Most were Separatists, looking for religious freedom• Led by Captain Miles Standish• Land in Plymouth Bay
Miles Standish
“Mayflower Compact”• 41 signed the “Mayflower Compact”
“do by these presents, solemnly and mutually in the Presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick, for our better Ordering and Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends aforesaid; And by Virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the General good of the Colony; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience”.
Plymouth in Trouble!• William Bradford early leader• Winter 1620-21, only 44 survived after plagued swept
through colony • Yet no one returned in the spring
William Bradford
Thanksgiving- Autumn 1621• Wampanoag Indians- Squanto honored for his teaching
the pilgrims to survive
Systems of Colonial Government
Charter ColonyJoint stock company raise capital to establish colony-
London/Va. CompaniesLand granted by king to colonistsColonial governor chosen by colonists
Systems of Colonial Government
Proprietary ColonyKing makes royal grants to favored personsRoyal governor
chosen by proprietor
Systems of Colonial Government
Royal/Crown ColonyColony established by the kingRoyal governor appointed by the King