Church of England
The Puritans came to power during the English Civil War after they came out in opposition to William Laud, the Archbishop of Canterbury at the time. They called for reform within the Church of England, that would eliminate Bishops, and set up the Church of England along Presbyterian guidelines. The English Civil War is sometimes known as the Puritan Revolution.
Pennsylvanians were Quakers. Those who settled Massachusetts were Puritans. It would take a book to detail the differences, but here are a couple of belief differences. Quakers made a break with the Church of England. They are pacifists who do not believe in war. Puritans wanted to keep the Church of England but move it more away from the Catholic Church, so their beliefs were more like protestants.
Pennsylvanians were Quakers. Those who settled Massachusetts were Puritans. It would take a book to detail the differences, but here are a couple of belief differences. Quakers made a break with the Church of England. They are pacifists who do not believe in war. Puritans wanted to keep the Church of England but move it more away from the Catholic Church, so their beliefs were more like protestants.
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The shift from Catholicism to Puritanism in England was largely driven by the Protestant Reformation, which began in the early 16th century. King Henry VIII's break from the Catholic Church in the 1530s established the Church of England, but many sought further reforms. The Puritans emerged in the late 16th century, advocating for a more radical purification of the church and a return to what they viewed as true Christian practices, leading to significant religious and political upheaval. This movement gained momentum, particularly during the English Civil War, ultimately contributing to the decline of Catholic influence in England.
They left for the charter of privileges.
The Parliamentarians (Cromwell and his New Model Army) were Puritans They were in fact Calvinists and sought to build a Presbyterian Church out of the ruins of the Anglican Church! Unfortunately the ordinary people would not support their attempts and preferred the ancient Church!
there was this war and England lost
King Charles I, who lost his head as well!!
England did win the American Revolutionary War.
the crimean war.
to migrate and get away from war