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The movment of English Puritans during the 1630s to the Americas?
the great migration
Who began cities in Massachusetts pilgrims or piritans?
The Puritans began establishing cities in Massachusetts. While the Pilgrims, who arrived on the Mayflower in 1620, founded Plymouth Colony, it was the Puritans who arrived in the 1630s and established more structured towns, including Boston. The Puritans focused on creating a community based on their religious beliefs and governance, leading to the development of a more urbanized society.
In the 1630s where did most puritans settle?
Massachussets, cape cod, new england
Did Massachusetts Bay Colony have a theocracy in the 1630s?
Yes
Where can records be found regarding correspondence between the Home Company and the Puritans of Salem Massachusetts in 1629-1635?
The headquarters of the Massachusetts Bay Company was moved to Massachusetts in the 1630s. Presumeably the directors brought all of the official records with them. therefore I would try the state archives in Boston as a starting point. Michael Montagne
Where were most of the settlers in Massachusetts from?
Most of the settlers in Massachusetts were primarily from England, particularly from the East Anglia region. They were largely Puritans seeking religious freedom and a new life in the New World. The first significant group, known as the Pilgrims, arrived on the Mayflower in 1620, followed by the Puritan migration in the 1630s. This English heritage greatly influenced the culture and development of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Did the pilgrims or puritans get blown off from storms trying to get to Virginia?
The Pilgrims, who sailed on the Mayflower in 1620, intended to reach Virginia but were blown off course by storms and ended up in present-day Massachusetts. The Puritans, arriving later in the 1630s, had a more direct voyage to the Massachusetts Bay area and did not experience the same level of disruption from storms. Both groups sought religious freedom, but the Pilgrims' journey was notably marked by their detour due to weather.
Did the pilgrims or puritans sail to the new world in the 1600's?
Both the Pilgrims and the Puritans sailed to the New World in the 1600s, seeking religious freedom and new opportunities. The Pilgrims, a group of Separatists, arrived first in 1620 aboard the Mayflower, establishing Plymouth Colony. The Puritans followed in larger numbers during the 1630s, founding the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Both groups significantly shaped early colonial society in New England.
Why did people leave Europe to come to Massachusetts back in 1630s?
People left Europe to come to Massachusetts in the 1630s primarily for religious freedom, particularly the Puritans who sought to escape persecution in England. They aimed to create a society based on their religious beliefs and values. Additionally, opportunities for land and economic advancement attracted many settlers to the New World, promising a fresh start in a new environment. The desire for a better life and the hope of establishing a "city upon a hill" drove many to make the journey.
Two same and two different things about Puritans and Pilgrims?
Both Puritans and Pilgrims sought religious freedom and left England to escape persecution. They shared a commitment to a strict interpretation of the Bible and valued community and moral living. However, Puritans aimed to reform the Church of England from within, while Pilgrims (Separatists) believed in breaking away entirely to form independent congregations. Additionally, the Pilgrims settled in Plymouth Colony in 1620, while the Puritans established the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1630s.
What mass flight of religious dissidents?
The Great Puritan Migration in the 1630s was a significant mass flight of religious dissidents from England to North America seeking religious freedom and independence from the Church of England. Thousands of Puritans settled in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during this period.
John Winthrop and Thomas Hooker lived in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1630s. Thomas Hooker did not agree with John Winthrop's leadership and left the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
It was to form his own colony in Connecticut
