Each of these individuals contributed to a historical effort over this period. Their tributes to their communities helped form the nation we still live in today. William Bradford was a born leader and helped improve his colony as best he could. He has also had great success in his teaching and learning trials. Jonathan Edwards was also authentically good at his goals. From regularly preaching landmark sermons to being recognized as one of the most eminent philosophers of all time, Edward left behind some very big shoes to fill. Bradford, who ruled his colony as governor in a more lenient manner, and Edward's, was the stricter of the two. Their differences are what made them both so unique as authors, as their writing skills helped them connect with their