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Puritans
This category is for questions about the group of people who strove to reform the Church of England in the 16th and 17th century. Lead by John Winthrop, they were one of the first English groups to settle North America and modern day New England.
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fines, flogginh, banishment, and death
- Respect for authority
- Postponing Immediate Gratification
- Neatness
- Punctuality
- Responsibility for one's own work
- Honesty
- Patriotism and loyalty
- Striving for personal achievement
- Competition
- Repression of aggression and overt sexual expression
- Respect for the rights and property of others
- Obeying rules and regulations
Klug, B., and Whitfield, P. (2003). Widening the circle: Culturally relevant pedagogy for American Indian children. New York. Routledge Falmer.
What was known as the errand into the wilderness?
The Puritans were a reformed protestant sect in Europe that wanted to reform the church of England, but not separate. When they realized that corruption of the church was permanent, they set out with an "errand into the wilderness" to build a model Christian society based on the bible, which would serve as a beacon for the rest of the world. They hoped the Church of England would see their success and follow their example.
What puritan was elected gov of massachuetts bay colony 12 times between 1630 and 1639?
John winthrop
Why do you think the puritans were so harsh with those accused of witchcraft?
The Puritans were very conservative when it came to religion. They viewed witchcraft as the work of the devil.
Puritan lawmakers in New England prevented married women from having property rights because?
they feared that separate property rights for women would undercut the unity of married
couples.
The Puritan doctrine included the idea of a covenant with God, emphasizing a personal relationship with Him rather than relying on intermediaries like the Pope or the King for spiritual authority. They also believed in the importance of good works as evidence of one's salvation, but they rejected the Pope's supremacy and the King as the final religious authority.
What have the Puritans failed to learn from the persecution of their ancestors?
They have failed to learn that those deviating from the norm should not be penalized. The puritans left England because they were persecuted because of their religion, and they wanted to go somewhere where they would be free to practice the religion of their choice. After finally making colonies in America, the Puritans adopted regulations much like their home country, penalizing those who dissented the central accepted religion.
How did early Puritans feel about the earliest novels available to them?
Early Puritans viewed novels with skepticism and often disapproval, considering them as sources of immoral and worldly influences that could lead people astray from their religious principles. They believed in strict moral standards and viewed novels as a threat to their values and way of life.
Why are the Puritans important?
The Puritans were some of the earliest settlers in America. They influenced a great deal of things that we use today, they basically shaped our nation. The Puritans were the first people in America to introduce an early form of democracy. Also a Puritan named Roger Williams introduced separation of church and state. The Puritans are also responsible for our nations successful economy. They started the New England shipbuilding industry that is still prominent today. They also founded two of the best colleges in the country and among the best in the world, Harvard and Yale. This goes to show how important the Puritans were in the shaping of our nation.
The Puritans were associated with the religious group called Friends in Pennsylvania. Friends were also associated with the Fraternity of German Baptists.
Today, the Friends continues in many church denominations. And in the early 1900s, the Fraternity of German Baptists renamed themselves Church of the Brethren. Very conservative Brethren are called Dunkards. All of these groups continue today.
How was the puritan lifestyle like?
Puritan's lifestyle was very striket. If you want to now how bad read a book "The Crucible" it will help you understand. Here is a web site that will give help as well www.teachnet-lab.org/MBHS/Scragg/Crucible/life.html
Who was a Puritan historian who wrote Curiosa Americana a summary of his interest in science?
Cotton Mather
Bradford believed that the seaman's pride and mean behavior led God to make the seaman fall ill and be the first to die.
