Wished to purify Anglican forms of worship
The Puritans were dissenters who sought to change practices in the Church of England.
The puritans did not believe in that the religion was rightouse or fair, they were tied of being tolled to do what to believe.. causing them to separate from the church and becoming puritans "pure".
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After the English Restoration, where the Puritans were eventually hated by the citizens, the Puritans went to the Massachusetts, one of the 13 colonies. The Puritans went there because they wanted to escape a religious persecution in Europe. Also, Massachusetts was a free land that the Puritans weren't going to be judged or have a religious persecution.
Puritans
The Puritans primarily spoke English, as they were English settlers. However, some Puritans may also have been familiar with Latin and Hebrew for religious study and use in their clergy roles.
English Puritans were members of a religious reform movement that sought to "purify" the Church of England from perceived Roman Catholic influences. They believed in simplifying religious practices and adhering closely to the teachings of the Bible. English Puritans played a significant role in English history, especially during the 17th century.
They intended to reform the English church, not seek religious freedom
Quaker women were involved in religious activities, such as preaching,