Our fathers were Englishmen which came over this great ocean, and were ready to perish in this wilderness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The ancestors faced extreme danger crossing the ocean to settle in a harsh new land.
- In plain terms
- Their ancestors crossed the ocean and nearly died in the wild.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognizing past struggles can honor the cost of settlement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What hardships did your ancestors endure?
- How does their struggle affect your view of home?
Another view
This view may ignore broader political or economic motives for migration.
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