Topic: How was Puritanism the foundation of the New England Colonies?
Origins of the Puritans Roots in Protestant Reformation Calvinism: Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536) Protestant work ethic “Puritans” demand more reforms within the Church of England Separatists- want to break away completely from England
Puritan Beliefs Predestination “gift of grace” “Conversion” experience The Elect (Visible Saints) No dancing, theater, etc.
Plymouth Colony (1620) King James I drives Separatists out Plymouth Rock (Mass) Mayflower Compact William Bradford 1621: Thanksgiving Day 1629: Other Puritans arrive, Massachusetts Bay Colony Fishing, lumber, ship building
Conclusion The creation and Settlement of the New England Colonies is like _______________ because (explain in 2-3 sentences…
Topic: Evaluating Life in Puritan New England:
Life in Massachusetts Bay Colony Winthrop: “City upon a hill” Theocracy Powers and limitations of the Clergy Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson (1630s) Rhode Island Day of Doom (1662) 1675: King Phillip’s War 1690: Salem Witchcraft Trials
Other New England Colonies Rhode Island The “Sewer” Dissenters from Massachusetts COMPLETE Freedom of Religion Connecticut Puritans, some Dutch Fundamental Orders of Conn. New Hampshire
Conclusion On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the most), how strong would you rate the Puritan religion’s influence on 1- The Government and Law 2- Everyday colonial life 3- America today