HIST 105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Squanto, English Language In England, Mary Rowlandson
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How people choose to think about others (and ourselves) About half die due to disease the first winter. Meet english-speaking native named squanto who helped them adjust. Had a surplus and were heavily invested in fur trade the next year. Had the first thanksgiving to celebrate making it through the harsh winter. Had days of thanksgiving after any tough. A divine mission: john winthrop: city upon a hill obstacle. Wanted to be an example for the rest of the world. Wanted to change the church of england. About 1,000 non-puritans came over to mass. Agreed with winthrop but believed there should be an individual relationship between a person and god with no outside pressure on faith. Also wants good relationship with the native. Seemed to be circumventing society and the church. Banished to england but sneaks off to. Wife of prominent merchant who starts criticizing puritan government.
