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By the 1670s, Puritan influence in New England was indeed strong, shaping both the social and political landscape of the region. The Puritans established a theocratic society, emphasizing religious conformity and community morality. However, this influence began to wane towards the end of the decade due to increasing diversity, challenges from dissenting groups, and external pressures such as King Philip's War, which strained resources and unity. Overall, while Puritanism remained significant, its dominance was increasingly challenged during this period.
In the 1600s, Puritan influence in New England was characterized by a strict adherence to religious orthodoxy and a theocratic governance structure, where church leaders held significant power. However, by the 1700s, the rise of Enlightenment ideas and increased religious pluralism led to a gradual decline in Puritan dominance. Many Puritans began to adopt a more liberal interpretation of their faith, while the Great Awakening introduced new evangelical movements that challenged traditional Puritan beliefs. This shift marked a transition towards a more diverse and less rigid religious landscape in New England.
The Puritan religion began in the 1560s in Ireland. Puritanism was founded by some Marian exiles from the clergy shortly after the accession of Elizabeth I of England in 1558.
Industrial Revolution. Refers to the greatly increased output of machine-made goods that began in England in the middle 1700s.
The power of the Spanish Empire began to wain while England's influence increased.
The Puritan and Quaker movements started in England because they wanted to break away from the Church of England. These two groups came to America for religious freedom, and their movements spread further in this New World.
Because the Puritans settled Massachusetts, the colony began with much democracy like town councils supported by Puritan religion. They also caused an exodus of people who believed differently from them and were in the colony. This exodus lead to the creation of Rhode Island, Connectticut and New Hampshire.
The puritan republic began on January 30, 1649, when the Rump Parliament moved to execute Charles I. They also removed monarchy, the House of Lords, and the Anglican church completely from the country of England. This led to the Puritan republic, which ended in 1658 when its leader, Oliver Cromwell, passed away. The people had begun to hate its disorder and the debt that it caused, so after Cromwell's death they decided to reinstate monarchy.
Over the years,the colonists began to depend on their own government for leadership.
She was forced to leave the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1: more natural resources 2: increase spheres of influence/ transition from imperialism.