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Realistic History of Thanksgiving
03:15 - 06:37 (03:21)
A call for a realistic portrayal of the history of Thanksgiving, going beyond the idealized version found in Schoolhouse Rock and shedding light on the motivations behind the founding of Plymouth Colony.
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The common perception of the Pilgrims' journey and arrival in America differs from the reality of the hardships they faced.
03:15 - 04:43 (01:27)
History
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The common perception of the Pilgrims' journey and arrival in America differs from the reality of the hardships they faced. The popular Schoolhouse Rock portrayal masks the true struggles and sacrifices made by the Pilgrims to establish their colony in America.
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The Puritans were often portrayed as hardworking, godly people guided by a divine hand in the wilderness.
04:43 - 06:37 (01:53)
Puritans
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The Puritans were often portrayed as hardworking, godly people guided by a divine hand in the wilderness. However, first-hand accounts suggest that they were primarily concerned with attracting investors to their new republic.