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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.
Only white men who owned land could vote
Salves could not vote for many years after slavery was abolished.
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.
they argued that the vote for women would improve society
Only Puritan men could vote
the puritan society was organized in the late 16th century
puritan "covenant"
white males, who owned property, and were over 18 could vote
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Women, Asians or natives.
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puritans society was organized around the family
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Strongly Puritan
women were not aloud to serve in puritan governments. But rich males could.
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.