The treaty signed in 1621 by the puritans and the massoasits fair to both sides. If so explain. Oh and what is the difference between pilgrims and puritans. Thanx!
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It probably wasn't fair to the Massaoits, because they couldn't comprehend the idea of land ownership. Check this for more details.
http://tolatsga.org/wampa.html
The treaty you are referring to is most likely the Treaty of Plymouth, signed in 1621 between the Plymouth colonists, also known as the Pilgrims, and the Wampanoag people, including their leader, Massasoit.
As for whether it was fair to both sides, it is important to consider the context and the perspectives of each party involved.
From the perspective of the Pilgrims, the treaty was fair as it helped to ensure their survival. The Pilgrims had arrived in Plymouth Colony in 1620 after a perilous journey and a harsh winter. They were unfamiliar with the environment and lacked the necessary skills to establish a successful settlement. The Wampanoag people, being indigenous to the area, had knowledge of the land, local resources, and farming techniques, which they shared with the Pilgrims. This assistance helped the colonists in growing crops and adapting to their new environment, ensuring their survival.
From the perspective of the Wampanoag people, the treaty had benefits as well. The Wampanoag were initially cautious of the colonists and their intentions. However, they recognized that forming an alliance with the Pilgrims could be advantageous to them. Massasoit, the Wampanoag sachem, saw the potential for the Pilgrims to serve as a strategic alliance against rival Native American tribes in the region. By entering into the treaty, the Wampanoag people sought protection from external threats and the possibility of trade with the colonists.
It is important to note that while the treaty may have had some benefits for both sides, the long-term consequences and realities differed. European colonization ultimately resulted in the displacement, warfare, and the destructive impact on Native American populations across the Americas. However, in the specific context of the early years of Plymouth Colony, the Treaty of Plymouth provided a framework for limited cooperation and mutual survival.
Now, moving on to your second question about the difference between the Pilgrims and the Puritans:
1. Pilgrims: The term "Pilgrims" generally refers to the specific group of English Separatists who founded Plymouth Colony in 1620. They were a religious group seeking religious freedom from the Church of England. The Pilgrims believed in strict religious principles and separated from the established church, forming their own congregations. They sought to create an isolated community where they could freely practice their religious beliefs.
2. Puritans: The Puritans, on the other hand, were a broader group within the larger Protestant movement in England. They also desired religious reform and purification of the Church of England from within. The Puritans sought to "purify" the church of what they deemed as remnants of Catholic rituals and practices. They believed in a more disciplined and stricter form of Protestant worship.
In summary, Pilgrims specifically refers to the group of English Separatists who founded Plymouth Colony, while Puritans were a broader religious movement within England seeking to reform the Church of England. Both groups shared a commitment to religious reform and faced persecution in England, but they differed in their methods and goals.