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The Pilgrims and Pocahontas: Rival Myths of American Origin

The Pilgrims and Pocahontas This text demonstrates how tales of Jamestown and Plymouth came into play in antebellum debates over immigration, womens rights, abolition, and Indian issues, and ultimately were used to fuel the growing rift between North and South. Full description

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