In 1621, at age 31, Bradford was elected governor of the settlement, and he served in that capacity 50+ years until he died in 1647.
“The Doctrine of the Elect” determined which souls will be s…
“The Doctrine of the Elect” determined which souls will be saved based on behavior.
Bradford’s account reveals the necessity for self-reliance a…
Bradford’s account reveals the necessity for self-reliance among the first Puritan settlers; only after they reach “the lee of a small island” can they afford to give thanks to God “for His mercies in their manifold deliverances.”
At age 50, Bradford was part of the initial group of Puritan…
At age 50, Bradford was part of the initial group of Puritan settlers who landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620 aboard the Mayflower.
Of Plymouth Plantation is an excellent foundation for the st…
Of Plymouth Plantation is an excellent foundation for the study of colonial American literature, as it offers a portrait of hopes and expectations central to the New England Puritan mind.
Why did James Vaughan want to establish a radio station in L…
Why did James Vaughan want to establish a radio station in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee?
Why is Beale Street in Memphis so popular with tourists?
Why is Beale Street in Memphis so popular with tourists?
What was unique about the way the Federal Highway Act of 191…
What was unique about the way the Federal Highway Act of 1916 provided funds for roads to be built in all states?
Why did Robert Neyland move to Knoxville?
Why did Robert Neyland move to Knoxville?
Today. how are roads in Tennessee funded?
Today. how are roads in Tennessee funded?