Early Encounters Notes America 1492-1800. 1492-Christopher Columbus lands on an island in the Caribbean -Many diverse tribes of Native Americans were.

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Early Encounters Notes America

1492-Christopher Columbus lands on an island in the Caribbean -Many diverse tribes of Native Americans were already present on the continent. Each of these had their own distinct ways of life. -first interactions between Europeans and Native Americans were for the purpose of trade

-Native Americans desired European weapons and tools -Europeans sought survival skills and food from the natives -Settlers exposed the natives to smallpox, a deadly virus that sometimes wiped out entire villages

Explorers’ Writings -Early explorers wrote detailed accounts of the New World. These appeared as letters, journals and books. -Detailed accounts of wilderness were given in hopes of securing funding for future expeditions. Resources and promise of wealth were appealing;

The Puritans The term “Puritan” refers to a groups of Protestants in England that, beginning is 1560, sought to “purify” the Church of England. These groups desired for a simpler form of worship and church organization as is described in Biblical scripture. They believed religion was a personal experience and that neither the clergy nor government should act as an intermediary between people and God.

Puritans were persecuted in England. Some were jailed and beaten. Others had their noses slit and ears cut off. Some fled to Holland. A group desired to preserved their identity as English Protestants and sailed for the New World in They hoped to worship there in the fashion that they felt adhered to Biblical principles

Puritan Beliefs Humans are sinful by nature Most are condemned for eternity Salvation belongs only to the elect Those individuals who were destined for salvation could be identified by their hard work, worldly success and signed of God’s grace People should live in a thrifty self reliant way

Puritan Politics: Government By Contract