What appears to be bradford’s attitude toward the wampanoag
Suppose the treaty drawn up with the Massasoit, and describe whether or not you feel its terms were equally favorable to both parties. What appears to be Bradford’s attitude toward the Wampanoag?
Terms:
1. That neither he nor any of his would damage or do hurt to any of their people.
2. That if any of his did harm to any of the theirs, he should send the offender, that they might punish him.
3. That if anything were taken away from any of theirs, he should send the offender, that they might punish him.
4. He should send to his neighbors conferderates to certify them of this, that they might not wrong them, but might be likewise comprised in the conditions of peace.
5. If any did unjustly war against him, they would and him; if any did war against him, he would aid them.
6. That when their men came to them, they would leave their arrows and bows behind them.
Was this unfair or fair and what seems to be Bradford’s attitude toward the Wampanoag?
