1. Of Plymouth Plantation William Bradford

2. About the Author: William Bradford Helped lead Pilgrims to what is now Massachusetts Joined a group of Separatists from England to sail to North America Was reelected governor of the colonies 30 times During his tenure as governor, he organized repayments of debts, encouraged immigration and established good relations with Native Americans (p. 70)

3. Narrative Accounts Tell the story of real-life events ◦ Firsthand accounts are written by people who lived through significant historic events. ◦ Secondhand accounts are written by people who researched the events but did not experience them. What pronouns would be used in firsthand accounts? Secondhand accounts?

4. Activity Read pages 78-84 Take notes on your handout to write a detailed article