Why did the Separatists want to leave the Church of England? A short video introduces viewers to some of the tenets of this religious movement that led the Pilgrims to America.

Concepts

pilgrims, the first thanksgiving, john calvin, martin luther, the protestant reformation, protestantism

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups research and then create a graphic that shows the leaders of the Protestant Reformation. their ideas, and the basic tenets of the Separatism movement
• Ask class members to map the journey of the Pilgrims from England to Holland to the Plymouth colony

Classroom Considerations

• Helpful if class members have previous knowledge of Martin Luther, John Calvin, and the Protestant Reformation

Pros

• The teaching guide includes before, during, and after viewing discussion questions

Cons

• The video offers only a brief explanation of the Separatism Movement

Common Core

RH.9-10.2 RH.11-12.2