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An introduction to the early days of the Massachusetts Colony, from the difficulties faced by the Pilgrims to the role of Massachusetts in the American Revolution.

Describes the voyage of the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower in 1620 including conditions on the ship, weather they encountered, passengers and crew, andsighting land.

Describes the life and accomplishments of William Bradford, including his voyage on the "Mayflower" and his time as Plymouth's governor.

Describes the hardships endured by the pilgrims of the Plymouth Colony during the winter of 1620-21, their first on American soil.

Examines the relationship between the Pilgrims who came to American on the "Mayflower" in 1620 and the Wampanoag Indians who lived in the area, describing how the Native Americans helped the Englishmen survive in the wilderness.

Describes the lives of the Separatists in England and Holland leading up to their departure for America in 1620.

Describes the first Thanksgiving the Pilgrims celebrated in the New World, what they ate, their treaty with the Wampanoag, and when it became a national holiday.