The Mayflower: A Captivating Guide to a Cultural Icon in the History of the United States of America and the Pilgrims' Journey from England to the Establishment of Plymouth Colony

Did you know that not every passenger aboard the Mayflower was a Pilgrim?In fact of the 102 passengers on the Mayflower only about 40 were fleeing England for religious reasons. And if you want to learn more fascinating facts about this cultural icon keep reading...The Reformation brought sweeping changes across Europe. In England that led to the formation of a small congregation of radicals known as the Separatists. These were ordinary farmers and craftsmen who simply didnt believe in the Anglican Church and they found themselves hounded out of their own country like criminals.So began their quest to find a new home-a home where they could be safe and free. A home where they could raise their children in peace. A home where they could practice their beliefs without fear of persecution. But in order to make that happen the Pilgrims had to face many insurmountable obstacles.The story of the Pilgrims is one of unimaginable odds. Somehow they had to finance their voyage and then survive it. Finally they would have to establish a colony in uncharted territory and find a way to make peace with its inhabitants who were by no means happy to have their homes invaded.There are so many things to learn about the Mayflowers voyage and just a few of them include: The personalities of the fascinating individuals who crossed the Atlantic aboard the MayflowerThe changes in Europe that led to the Pilgrims voyageWhere the Pilgrims fled to before boarding the MayflowerHow the Pilgrims financed their voyageWhy the Pilgrims set sail with only one ship instead of twoHow conflict grew between the Saints and Strangers aboard the MayflowerWhy the Pilgrims didnt land at the mouth of the Hudson River as they had plannedHow the Mayflower Compact became the worlds first attempt at democracyHow one Native American made it possible for peace to exist between the Wampanoag and the colonistsAnd much much more!Scroll up and click the add to cart button to learn more about the Mayflower