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Where did the shakers come from?
The Shakers were founded in 1747, in Manchester, England, from a group of dissenting Quakers. A handful of them came to America in 1774 and called themselves United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing.
Who were probably the first people to arrive on the North American continent?
The Vikings, from Scandinavia, were probably the first to arrive at North America by ship, but their discovery was not widely known in most of Europe. Christopher Columbus, an Italian, sailing for Spain, was the first to make his arrival known to all of Western Europe.
When did the first large group of settlers arrive in Kentucky?
1800-1850
Students arrived for school in groups Bill was the first to arrive--consider him the 'first group' Each group that arrived after Bill had two more people than the first group that arrived before it?
400
When did the first group of puritans arrive in the New England?
The 60 Puritans arrived in 1620.
What was the first group to arrive in north America?
new england
Who was the first group of new colonists to arrive to the new colony?
The first British colony in America was the one on Roanoke Island. (NC)
Where did the shakers come from?
The Shakers were founded in 1747, in Manchester, England, from a group of dissenting Quakers. A handful of them came to America in 1774 and called themselves United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing.
When did the first group of Danish arrive in the us?
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What religious books do the shakers follow?
The founder of the Shakers, as a religious group, was formerly a Quaker. Both Quakers and Shakers use the Bible as their fundamental religious book.
Are the shakers a cult?
No, the Shakers were a religious sect that originated in the 18th century and are known for their communal living, celibacy, and ecstatic dancing. While they had unique beliefs and practices, they are not considered a cult by most definitions.
Who were probably the first people to arrive on the North American continent?
The Vikings, from Scandinavia, were probably the first to arrive at North America by ship, but their discovery was not widely known in most of Europe. Christopher Columbus, an Italian, sailing for Spain, was the first to make his arrival known to all of Western Europe.
What is the position of Australia's Salt Shakers religious group concerning same-sex marriage?
Australian's Salt Shakers religious group does not support gay marriage. It has a campaign on its website opposing it.
When did the first large group of settlers arrive in Kentucky?
1800-1850
What is the name of a Member of christian community living in a celibate mixed community?
The group that comes most immediately to mind is the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, also known as the Believers, or Shakers. A member of this group was called, not surprisingly, a believer or a shaker, and titled Brother or Sister. The shakers were, from beginning to end, comprised of male and female members who lived a celibate communal life.The shakers were probably the most successful communal religious group in America, having founded 19 thriving colonies and, at its peak, having at one time about 6,000 members. From 1774, When the first shaker immigrated to America, to today, their total membership numbered about 20,000. Today (2009) there are fewer than 8 remaining members.
What new religious group grouped formed in the 1830's?
the shakers
Who were the first group of people to arrive to new zealand?
The first group who arrived in New Zealand are Maori people, between 1250 and 1300.
