They hated other people
harsh laws and punishment
The Puritans were very conservative when it came to religion. They viewed witchcraft as the work of the devil.
The Puritans were very conservative when it came to religion. They viewed witchcraft as the work of the devil.
New England had a democratic government. The Puritans made the laws and many were harsh and had death as the penalty.
The Puritans faced many harsh conditions when they went to New England. They were not well prepared to survive, and many died during the harsh first winters there with overwhelming cold and not enough food.
Puritans came to America because of religious persecution in the Netherlands and Great Britain. They found religious freedom but harsh conditions. They survived and eventually thrived.
The Puritans did agree with slavery. They saw it as in agreement with the Bible, but slavery in the Massachusetts colonies was regarded as slightly less harsh than the slavery in the southern colonies because the Puritans also believed that it was their responsibility to provide for the slaves' well being, both physically and spiritually.Source: http://www.usconstitution.net/consttop_slav.html
harsh winters kill grass, bisons' favored food source.
Throughout history New Jersey has had many harsh winters. In 1777 a harsh winter in New Jersey had a devastating effect on Washington's army.
Pain and death
The Puritans faced harsh winters, limited resources, and conflicts with Native American tribes upon arriving in their new home in America. They also had to establish a new form of government and contend with religious and cultural differences among themselves.
The "Colonial" Puritans failed to convert the Indians because ultimately, they failed. Their harsh intolerance, along with other poor decision making (Salem Witch Trials) led to their own destruction.