Plymouth and The Pilgrims
Religious Tensions Religious tensions in England high Protestant Reformation: reforming of religious beliefs and practices of Roman Catholic church
Puritans Wanted to reform and purify the church of England Bishops and priests had too much power Bible most reliable source of authority.
Separatists Extreme sect of the Puritans Formed own churches and cut all ties with the Church of England English punished Separatists
Pilgrims 1608 left England to escape persecution Went to the Netherlands first Returned to England to get permission to go to Virginia
Pilgrims Contd. September 16, 1620 Mayflower left England with more than 100 men and women William Bradford- leader 2 Month trip Arrived farther north than present day Virginia
Mayflower Compact Signed on November 21, 1620 Fair laws to protect the general good First attempts at a self-government Late 1620 Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock