THE PILGRIM FATHERS
DVD
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Presents a concise overview of the fight for religious freedom in England and the factors that led the Pilgrims to emigrate to the New World to escape persecution.
Topics include the Separatists, struggles over theology, the Puritans, the Gunpowder Plot, profiles of key figures such as Richard Clifton and John Smith, the Scrooby congregation, Hampton Court, issues of autonomy and freedom, earlier failed attempts by the Puritans to flee England, the Mayflower Compact, and the Pilgrims’ initial disappointment upon arriving in America. Reenactments, commentary by historians, animations, and visits to historic locales in England enliven the story.
| Copyright | 2012 |
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| Publisher | TMW Media Group |
| Grade | 9 and up |
| Color | Color and black-and-white |
| Run Time | 30 minutes |