Puritans English 11 Maiya Scott, Daisy Pogyo, Nadlie Fleurinord , Jasmine Robinson , Brigette Levano Period 6

Why did they cross the Atlantic Ocean? Came to America to escape the religious persecution from the church and king. Were seeking religious freedom from the church of England. Puritans are protestants but were very strict and conservative. Wanted to be an example to others.

What were the Beliefs of Puritans? Believes in the “concept of sin”: Adam and Eve fell, therefore everyone is born into sin. Believe that God saves who he wants to, only a few are selected. Jesus dies for the chosen people not everyone.

What is Predestination? The doctrine that God alone chooses who is saved. God alone chooses but does not look into or recognize what you do. Puritan people are very cautious of what they do because they want to be selected but it doesn’t depend or matter if you do something right or wrong.

Who were the Puritans? Group of people who grew dissatisfied in the church of England. Worked towards social, religious, moral, and societal reforms. During the 1500s they began a religious movement that lasted into the first half of the 1600.

Puritan life: Education Education was a very important part of puritan life Free schooling was offered to all children Children were warned about the dangers of the world Grammar children were quizzed on the material they learned inside and outside of school

Puritan life: Recreation the Puritans were allowed to play games as long as they were not ungodly, un reasonable, or unproductive Games that required mental concentration were preferred Sports were acceptable as long as gambling was not involved

Puritan life: Family Families were big and parents were strict Children were expected to act like adults Girls were expected to tend the house and boys were expected to work as apprentices They did not have parties, dance, or listen to music They did not celebrate holidays , not even Christmas an Easter