CCS 141A Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: American Exceptionalism, Squanto, Wampanoag People
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America was founded by the pilgrims in 1620. American exceptionalism positive accomplishments by the fact that many natives were dead. Different from other nations, were better than other nations due to the. Pilgrims were successful because of their great accomplishments. Alcoholism result of devastation due to disease. Chief massasoit chose to ally with the english. As more settlers arrive the demand for native land increases. Ban on english missionaries in native territory. Squanto - kidnapped taken to england, make his way back to america. History religious holiday, civic religion, hold society together. Abe lincoln 1863 declared thanksgiving official land to english settlers.