Which group, in your view, was more deeply interested in business, the Pilgrims or the Puritans? Take a position and defend it. THE LAST SENTENCE OF YOUR FIRST PARAGRAPH MUST BE YOUR THESIS STATEMENT. Then, move to the body of the paper, and explain the background of the group you have chosen to focus on. For example, if you say the Pilgrims were more deeply interested in business than the Puritans, your paper will mainly explain the background of the story of the Pilgrims. Do remember to have a clear focus on dates: Tell when each group had come to North America. All essays should have a succinct conclusion paragraph to end the essay.