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Who said Speak for yourself?

Who said Speak for yourself?

​“Why Don’t You Speak for Yourself, John?” This group illustrates a line from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem The Courtship of Miles Standish. In the poem, Captain Miles Standish asks his friend John Alden to propose to Priscilla on his behalf.

Who was Priscilla the Pilgrim?

Priscilla Mullins was born in Dorking, Surrey, the daughter of William and step-daughter of Alice Mullins. Being just 17 years old at the time of the Mayflower voyage, Mullins was not one of the 18 women recorded to have crossed the Atlantic in 1620, and the harsh winter certainly took its toll on her family.

What is Standish known for?

Standish was hired by the Pilgrims to be their military captain in North America and to help coordinate their future colony’s defenses. Miles Standish is known today for signing the Mayflower Compact as well as for his leadership and military strength in the new Plymouth Colony.

Who brought shoes on the Mayflower?

On the Mayflower Mullins was a shoemaker and businessman, and carried with him a large stock of boots and shoes. The family had left behind in Dorking the two eldest children: Sarah, about age 22 and probably married; and William, possibly in his late 20s and married.

What does a Standish mean?

a stand for writing materials
Definition of standish : a stand for writing materials : inkstand.

Who was Miles Standish and why was he important?

Captain Myles Standish is widely regarded as the first military leader of the New England colonies. He arrived on the Mayflower and was one of the first men to sign the Mayflower Compact. Standish was instrumental in helping Plymouth Colony achieve success thanks to his military experience and survival abilities.

Does the Mayflower still exist?

The ship remained in port until the following April, when it left for England. The true fate of the vessel remains unknown; however, some historians argue that the Mayflower was scrapped for its timber, which was then used in the construction of a barn in Jordans, Buckinghamshire, England.

Where is the Mayflower now?

On the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, Mayflower II is docked at historic Plymouth Harbor.

What does the Standish Group do and why?

The Standish Group is a primary research advisory organization that focuses on software development performance. Using our extensive primary research you can improve your investments in software. We are a group of highly dedicated professionals with years of practical experience helping organizations improve.

How do you spell Standish?

“Standish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standish.

Who is Thomas Standish?

Thomas Standish (c. 1593 – October 1642) of Duxbury Hall, Lancashire was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1640 and 1642. Standish was a zealous Parliamentarian.

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