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The moral and religious earnestness that was characteristic of Puritans was combined with the doctrine of predestination inherited from Calvinism to produce a “covenant theology.

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Why were the Puritans more successful than earlier settlers?

The Puritans were more successful than earlier settlers because they were better prepared and organized, had a strong sense of community and common purpose, and established stable colonies with a focus on agriculture and trade. They also had a strong work ethic and religious motivation that helped them persevere through challenges.


Did Jamestown found the puritans?

No, Jamestown was founded by the Virginia Company in 1607, while the Puritans arrived in North America later, settling primarily in Massachusetts starting in 1620. The Puritans sought religious freedom and a new life away from the Church of England, while the settlers in Jamestown were primarily motivated by economic interests.


What did thomas hooker find after leaving the puritans?

Oh, honey, Thomas Hooker didn't find a lost sock or a hidden treasure after leaving the Puritans. He actually founded the colony of Connecticut in 1636, leading a group of settlers to establish a new community based on more democratic principles. So, he basically said "Bye, Felicia" to the Puritans and went on to do his own thing.


Puritans from South Carolina moved to Midway and began growing?

rice, dominated the economy through rice cultivation due to the region's suitable climate and soil for rice production. The success of rice cultivation in Midway contributed to the economic prosperity of the settlers and the growth of the region as a center for rice production.


What religious groups settled in the southern colonies?

the quakers and the puritans moved from Canada to the southern colonies in 1907-1909. The move was called the far east movement. Many settlers who found they did not like the New England religious beliefs moved southward to escape their practices.