So the Pilgrims were Communists?
Read it and weep! LOL
No, they were not communists. They were honest Christians who made a mistake in thinking socialism would help. The only difference between Communism and Socialism is how it is begun. Socialism is brought in gradually with the consent of the people. Communism is brought in quickly by force. However, the inner workings of the two once established are basically identical.
The Pilgrims made an honest mistake trying socialism, but were upright and humble enough to correct it at the exact time in the cycle where Commies would normally begin a reign of terror to make people work.
The finest book ever written on this subject is "The Naked Communist" by Cleon Skousen, IMHO.