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VI-The Puritans A) Before 1517, There was only one Christian Church a person could join, The Roman Catholic Church. What changed?

B) Martin Luther- A German monk becomes upset with the corruption of the Roman Catholic Church. 1) He openly protests the Church and demands reform.

2) Luther starts the PROTESTANT REFORMATION. 3) This was the first time Christians not only protested against the Pope, but began to leave the Catholic Church

C) The Reformation starts the new Protestant Christian Church with no ties to Rome. 1) England officially adopts the Protestant Church, but some think the reform is not extreme enough.

D) Puritans- a group of worshipers who felt that the new Protestant church was not “pure” enough. 1) Fearing persecution, they decide to start their own church in the New World.

2) Persecution- pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment

E) 120 of these Puritan “Pilgrims” sail on the MAYFLOWER and land in Massachusetts. 1) Pilgrim- a person who goes on a religious journey

2) Like Jamestown, ½ of settlers die in the first winter. 3) With the help of the local native tribe, the Puritans learn to adapt to their new environment. 4) The colony grows and prospers

F) Many Puritans begin sailing for the New World F) Many Puritans begin sailing for the New World. The MASSACHUSETTS BAY COLONY is formed. 1) American folklore says the Pilgrims came here for religious freedom, but

2) They only allowed settlers to worship God THEIR WAY. 3)Anyone who spoke out against the Puritan Church was banished. IS THIS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM?