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The Mayflower: What Was Life Like At Sea?

American History Hit

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The Mayflower's Journey: Myths and Realities

This chapter explores the experiences of the Mayflower's crew and passengers during their landing and initial struggles, shifting from a religious to a political narrative embodied in the Mayflower Compact. It also examines the overlooked perspectives of indigenous peoples and the complexity of the Plymouth Colony's history, contrasting the myth of the pilgrims with the real contributions of early settlers, including women.

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