• Edward Winslow’s 1621 letter states, “...many of the Indians coming amongst us, and amongst the rest their greatest king, Massasoit, with some 90 men...” Discuss the possibility that the Wampanoag people were not initially extended an offer as guests to the harvest celebration, but showed up to investigate as the Europeans “exercised...arms” and ended up with an invitation to join. Why would it have been important for Massasoit to engage with the Europeans at that time?

• Edward Winslow’s 1621 letter states, “...many of the Indians coming amongst us, and amongst the rest their greatest king, Massasoit, with some 90 men...” Discuss the possibility that the Wampanoag people were not initially extended an offer as guests to the harvest celebration, but showed up to investigate as the Europeans “exercised...arms” and ended up with an invitation to join. Why would it have been important for Massasoit to engage with the Europeans at that time?