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The podcast explores the story of Thomas Morton, his banned book 'New English Canon', and his radical vision for America. It delves into the battle over narratives and the colonization of Massachusetts. The podcast also discusses Morton's unorthodox methods in establishing good relations with Native people and his arrest and exile. Additionally, it explores the deteriorating relations between colonists and native communities and the brutal Pequot War. The speakers challenge the constructed narrative of the rise of the United States and highlight the importance of diverse perspectives.
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- Thomas Morton's book challenges the commonly held narrative of the pilgrims seeking religious freedom and highlights the contested vision for the future of America.
- Morton's actions, including arming the natives with guns, challenged the Pilgrims' dominant position in the region, leading to his exile and the banning of his book.
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The Contested Vision of Early America
Thomas Morton's book, New English Canaan, offers a different perspective on the colonization of America. He portrays the Native Americans as more humane and respectful than the Pilgrims and criticizes the strict religiosity and rigidness of the Pilgrims. His book challenges the commonly held narrative of the pilgrims seeking religious freedom and highlights the contested vision for the future of America. Morton's ideas and book were seen as a threat to the existing colonists, leading to his exile and the banning of his book.
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