Colonies & Rise of Democracy

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Colonies & Rise of Democracy Unit 2, Lesson 2

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How are religious alliances and colonization related? Do Now Answer in your notebook How are religious alliances and colonization related?

The Puritans Who: 40 Puritans (Saints / Pilgrims) & 62 Strangers What/Why Sail from England to America on Mayflower Freedom to practice their religion When September, 1620

Mayflower Compact Mayflower landed in Massachusetts, not Virginia as planned. The charter with Virginia company was nullified. The colonists wrote “The Mayflower Compact” in order to establish order and govern the settlement.

Mayflower Compact The Mayflower Compact key points Based on the concept of majority rule First known document for self-government in America First democratic government in America – colonists chose leaders and made their own laws. Adult males (not including servants) could vote on issues. Expressed the belief that everyone was equal “in the sight of God.” Often cited as one of the foundational documents influencing the US Constitution

Massachusetts Bay Colony John Winthrop – Governor of MBC Wanted to create a moral society that would be an example to the world. All adult males of the Puritan Church could vote No separation of church / state Taxes supported the church Laws required church attendance

Looking at the documents Question: Were the Puritans Selfish or Selfless?

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