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Weetamoo: A Tale of Leadership and Legacy in 17th Century New England

Dive into the compelling story of Weetamoo, daughter of Corbitant, and the challenges she faced as a female leader of the Pocasset tribe in Massachusetts-Rhode Island in 1653. Explore her friendships, family dynamics, and the cultural context of the era.

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Weetamoo: A Tale of Leadership and Legacy in 17th Century New England

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  1. Weetamoo Heart of the Pocassets Massachusettes- Rhode Island, 1653 By: Megan Pearson A-3

  2. Key People • Weetamoo: Daughter of Corbitant. • Carver, John: The first govenor of Plimoth. • Bradford, William: Off and on, governor of Plimoth from 1621 until 1657. • Cedar: Weetamoo’s friend based on the historical person Awashonks. • Corbitant: Weetmoo’s father, sachem of the Pocasetts.

  3. What Happened?

  4. Where Did it Happen?

  5. Why Did it Happen?

  6. About the Pocasett Tribe • Weetamoo’s father Corbitant was the Sachem of the Pocasetts, he wanted Weetamoo to follow in his footsteps and become leader of the Pocasett tribe.

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