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According to the charter, freemen were to meet and choose a governor and any other elected officials. "Freeman" was defined in the charter as any shareholder in the Massachusetts Bay Company, the group financing the colony. In May 1631, at the second meeting of the General Court set up by the colonists as a legislative and governing body, the freeman's oath was taken by 116 male colonists--just about all of the adult males of the small colony.
But at the same time that all these men were given the title and privileges of freemen, the officers of the Company decided amongst themselves that in the future, only church members would be allowed to become freemen. At that time, attending a Puritan church and being baptized in it did not make you a member. A member was someone who had completed a long and arduous spiritual journey toward Grace, and who had publicly narrated that experience and its end results before their church congregation, and had that statement accepted by the congregation.
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What rights did citizens have in Massachusetts bay colony?
Only Puritan men could vote
Who was allowed to vote in the colonial society?
white males, who owned property, and were over 18 could vote
Who was banned from Puritan society in the 17th century?
Anne Hutchinson
What is the government of puritan society in america?
The Puritans maintained a Society Government in America. They placed emphasis on education of children and strong household leadership in families.
In the space provided compare and contrast the Puritan governments of Massachusetts and Connecticut. Evaluate the effectiveness of each form of government as well as the lasting impact each had on Ame?
The Puritan government of Massachusetts was not a democracy or a theocracy. Massachusetts had views of both. The religious laws were prevalent over most laws in the state. However, they didn't have one ruler. The only people who could vote were the freemen's. The Puritan government of Connecticut was controlled by King Charles II of England. He gave the governor the executive power. Puritan was the only religion allowed. It was part of an extended monarchy as well.
Who could vote in Puritan society?
men
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
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.
Who could not serve in the Puritan government Who could?
women were not aloud to serve in puritan governments. But rich males could.
What role did women play in the puritan society?
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