A primary source written by William Bradford, a leader of the Plymouth Colony, which provides a firsthand account of the Pilgrims' journey to America and their early experiences in the New World.
Related terms
Primary Source: A firsthand account or original document created during the time period being studied.
Pilgrims: The group of English Separatists who settled at Plymouth Colony in 1620.
New World: Refers to North and South America, which were unknown to Europeans before Columbus' voyage in 1492.
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