William bradford, of plymouth plantation: what event brings about the turning point in the colonists’ fortunes? why is this event ironic? whom does bradford credit with bringing about this event

The event that realizes the defining moment of the settlers' fortunes is Sailed to New England in 1620 on Mayflower. That is the thing that the Pilgrims did in the year 1620, on a ship called Mayflower. Mayflower set sail from England in July 1620, yet it needed to turn back twice in light of Speedwell, the ship it was going with, spilled. In the wake of choosing to desert the broken Speedwell, Mayflower, at last, got in progress on September 6, 1620. 
Bradford additionally filled in as legislative head of Plymouth for everything except 5 years from 1621-1656. He tried to depend on God's provision to deal with the Pilgrims amid troublesome circumstances.