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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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Why did the puritans escape England and come to America?
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Why did the Puritans go to New England?
They moved to America because they wanted to be able to practice Puritanism freely and England wouldn't let them do that. King Charles I had intensified the persecution of all dissenters from the Church of England.
Did the Puritans came to America to establish religious freedom?
Yes, the Pilgrims and the Puritans came to the New World to escape persectution from the all catholic or all protosant European countires. They believed that the New World was given to them by God so that they could make it a Christian utopia- their shinning beacon of light on a hill.
The Puritan colonies in New England differed greatly with the other colonies in the Chesapeake Bay region, mainly because of the reasons for settling. While the Puritans settled to be "reformists from afar" of the Church of England, the Jamestown settlers emigrated from England for profit and individual economic gain. The reasons for settling would eventually effect the community structure of the colonies and result in success or failure.
Some of the effects of the religious community structure include:
- Stressed education (formation of schools such as Harvard to train ministers)
- Motivation for success (it was "God's will" that the New England colonies flourish)
- Diverse working class (farmers as well as artisans, created from families that immigrated instead of just young men who settled Jamestown)
- Democratic values (town hall meetings began with the Puritans)
- Separation of church and state (one of the first issues that tore at Puritan society, Roger Williams)
- First forms of rebellion (Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson form Rhode Island)
How does religion impact culture?
Religion influences ethics and morality in everyday life. A person who indulgences in the religion of their choice can testify that decisions and crossroads they encounter are a reflection of their religion. So since these people are a participant in culture, their actions and reasoning also contributes to culture and shape the image it is today. Religion impacts culture by questioning, reasoning, and providing alternative solutions to the popular (but not always correct) ways our society functions.
The relationship between the puritans and the Native Americans?
Apparently the native Americans were holy people and wanted to get along. Then the Puritans arrived and claimed the N A's land as their own. This upset the Native Americans and the hatred begun.
Who challenged the authority of a male Puritan government?
Anne Marbury Hutchinson
For more information, I found a good article off the internet describing her:
What was formed by Puritan preacher Roger Williams?
After being expelled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Roger Williams founded Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly known only as Rhode Island.
Roger Williams established Rhode Island.
Why did the pilgrims and puritans come to North America?
Puritans were followers of the teachings of Calvin and believed, like the Separatists, that man was born in sin and they all bore the guilt of Adam and Eve. To become saved, they would have to prove they were worthy while here on earth. To be worthy one would prosper, be faithful, and lead a successful life. Instead of separating from the Church of England, they wanted to “purify” the Church of the influence of the Catholic Church within the Anglican Church, thus the name, Puritans. Puritans wanted to remove themselves from non-Puritans. They originally wanted to leave Great Britain because they were not pleased with the way non-Puritans were worshipping without much interference.
What were the effects of the declaration of Independence?
The king saw it as a joke at first and then that the men who signed it as traitors. Bunker Hill proved to the king that he had a problem and he sent more troops to the colonies. As the population of troops grew colonist began to complain more. Boston was under siege and NYC was filled with British occupation. Loyalist supported the British and there was a percentage that were neutral, but eventually as the war carried on they had to pick a side.
What effect do you think the witch trials had on Puritan communities?
The panic spread to neighboring towns and accusations by people from other towns of people from other towns began. Some non-Salem residents were executed. For example, Martha Carrier was from Andover.
Why did the puritans want religious freedom but did not want to grant that freedom to others?
Its because the puritans were not able to accept anyone's beliefs but their own
What colony was created by Massachusetts settlers who disagreed with the puritans?
The settlers in Massachusetts who disagreed with the Puritans were sent away from this location. They then founded the Rhode Island colony.
What were some of the effects of the Puritans settling New England?
Because the Puritans settled Massachusetts, the colony began with much democracy like town councils supported by Puritan religion. They also caused an exodus of people who believed differently from them and were in the colony. This exodus lead to the creation of Rhode Island, Connectticut and New Hampshire.
What did the puritans do in the town meeting?
town meeting is very important to puritans because the reason they came from england is to make the religion NEW (new england) and PURE (puritan). So, town meeting is an important way to practice their new religion.<3
How did the Indians receive the Puritans?
The Indians were hostile but at the same time hesitant--skulkingn about in the trees, stealing tools.
How did the puritans differ from the separatists?
a puritain is someone who belongs is a protestestant which is a member that demmanded simplfying the doctirne and later became powerful in the 17th century. And a separatists is someone who withdraws from the church or sedes.
Who was the puritans leader after King Henry was beheaded?
There have been eight Kings of England named Henry, none of whom were beheaded.
The English Civil War ended in 1649 with the execution of King Charles I, who was replaced by the "Puritan" Oliver Cromwell, who ruled the country as "Lord Protector" until his death in 1658.
What were puritans religious beliefs?
Believed that God would keep them safe if they obeyed his laws.
Are Puritans still around today?
Yes Quakers are still around today, but they exist in a much different way then they did in past times.
How did the Native Americans help the Puritans?
The colonists didnt know how to plant crops or hunt very well. Native Americans came and taught the colonists how to crop plants such as corn and squash. They also taught colonists about the art of fishing.
What was the most important building in a Puritan town?
the most important building was the meeting hall where the helt their religion seromony
