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Of Plymouth plantation. William Bradford. Early age. William Bradford was born in 1590 in England during a time of major religious change. Joined the religious reform movement when he was 12 years old.
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Of Plymouth plantation William Bradford
Early age • William Bradford was born in 1590 in England during a time of major religious change. • Joined the religious reform movement when he was 12 years old. • Joined the Separatists (a faction of the Puritan movement) who not only wanted to reform and Purify the church, but break off completely away from it.
The Mayflower • Took voyage on the Mayflower in 1620 to flee from the King of England, who was the head of the church of England, who wanted to stop the Separatists. • Helped to create The Mayflower Compact, often referred to as the first US constitution, which was signed by 41 men aboard the Mayflower. • The Compact helped to keep peace among the pilgrims on the ship.
Arriving in Plymouth • The Mayflower arrived in Plymouth in April 1621, and not one pilgrim ever tried to abandon the colony – a tribute to Bradford’s leadership. • Helped to create a treaty with Massasoit, the leader of the Wampanoag tribe, that lead to peace and mutual aid. • Bradford was one of the most diligent recorders of the settlement. He saved every document possible – from the planning of the colony to his last days alive.
