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Puritans vs. Seperatist Lesson PlanPuritans vs. Seperatist Lesson Plan
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Puritans vs. Seperatist

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Eighth graders create a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the Puritans and Separatists. They about The Mayflower Compact and write a short summary about the document. After creating a foldable, 8th graders list ways the native Americans assisted the Pilgrims and reasons the settlers and Native Americans had conflicts. Students discuss their notes and findings.

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