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Questions:

1. How did the power dynamics between the Wampanoag and English settlers evolve over time?
2. What role did alliances and conflicts play in shaping the relationships between Native Americans and the European settlers?
3. How did the Wampanoag respond to the introduction of new diseases, and how did it affect their ability to resist English encroachment?
4. Explore the themes of land ownership and resource management in the documentary. How did the Wampanoag and English settlers view and utilize the land differently?
5. What were the consequences of the English settlers' approach to land ownership on the Wampanoag people?
6. Discuss the efforts of the Wampanoag people to preserve their cultural traditions and identity in the face of significant changes. How did they adapt, resist, or negotiate their cultural survival?
7. Examine the treaties and agreements made between the Wampanoag and English settlers. How were these agreements perceived by both parties, and how did they impact the balance of power?
8. In what ways do the historical events portrayed in "After the Mayflower" continue to impact Native American communities today?
9. How does "After the Mayflower" challenge or expand upon conventional narratives of the Thanksgiving story and early colonial history?
10. Consider the perspectives presented in the documentary. How might these perspectives differ from traditional accounts of this period?
11. In what ways do the historical events depicted in "After the Mayflower" still resonate in contemporary discussions about indigenous rights, cultural heritage, and land stewardship?
12. How can an understanding of this history contribute to more informed and respectful relationships between different cultural groups today?