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Why were the Puritan Town Meetings significant?
The Puritan town meetings helped to open the doors to modern day democracy. Everyone would get together, issues would be talked about and then they would vote on them. During this period however, to have your vote heard, you had to be a male church member and property holder.
Could everyone vote in the colonies?
Only white men who owned land could vote
After slavery was abolished why slaves could vote?
Salves could not vote for many years after slavery was abolished.
Why were government and religion the same in the puritan society?
In Puritan society, government and religion were intertwined because the Puritans believed that civil authority should reflect God’s will and uphold moral standards based on their interpretation of the Bible. Theocracy was prevalent, with church leaders often holding significant political power, enforcing religious laws, and guiding community decisions. This fusion was rooted in their conviction that they were establishing a "city upon a hill," a model of a godly society. Consequently, dissent from religious norms could lead to legal repercussions, reinforcing the close relationship between governance and faith.
Why did so many progressive woman argue for the right to vote?
they argued that the vote for women would improve society
What rights did citizens have in Massachusetts bay colony?
Only Puritan men could vote
When was puritan society ORGANIZED?
the puritan society was organized in the late 16th century
What was the Puritan term for their holy society?
puritan "covenant"
Who was allowed to vote in the colonial society?
white males, who owned property, and were over 18 could vote
Who had the right to vote in the Massachusetts bay colonie?
just puritan men
What groups in Australia's society could not vote in 1901?
Women, Asians or natives.
In early America only people with a in society could vote.?
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What was puritan society organized around?
puritans society was organized around the family
What role did women play in the puritan society?
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What Society of Massachusetts Bay colony?
Strongly Puritan
Who could not serve in the Puritan government Who could?
women were not aloud to serve in puritan governments. But rich males could.
How did the Puritans solve the Puritan dilemma?
The Puritans attempted to solve the Puritan dilemma by establishing a society based on their religious principles in the New World. They strived for a "city upon a hill" where they could practice their beliefs freely and without persecution. However, over time, the rigid nature of Puritan society led to challenges and conflicts within their community.
