Chapter 3 Section 2

Just when things were going well… Poco’s uncle Opechancanough decided to get rid of them all for stealing his land. Poco’s uncle Opechancanough decided to get rid of them all for stealing his land. Indians knocked on doors pretending to be friendly, murdered people. Indians knocked on doors pretending to be friendly, murdered people. Might have killed everyone except a Christian Indian Chanco warned settlers. Might have killed everyone except a Christian Indian Chanco warned settlers.

Great Massacre of 1622 Chanco did not warn Jamestown. Chanco did not warn Jamestown. Hundreds killed Hundreds killed King James upset King James upset Closed Virginia Co. Closed Virginia Co. Stocks wiped out Stocks wiped out King James made Virginia a Royal Colony. King James made Virginia a Royal Colony. Thought he had “divine right” to rule Thought he had “divine right” to rule After the massacre revenge raids became common. After the massacre revenge raids became common.

Poverty in England Farmers who rent from rich are being thrown off lands Farmers who rent from rich are being thrown off lands Jobs hard to find Jobs hard to find London full of beggars and starving people London full of beggars and starving people Boatloads begin crossing to new world Boatloads begin crossing to new world Convicts, poor and troubled begin to go. Convicts, poor and troubled begin to go. By mid century, brick houses, state house & plenty of food in Virginia. By mid century, brick houses, state house & plenty of food in Virginia. The American Dream has begun!

It began with King Henry who wanted to Marry again, again and again. (He ends up having 6 wives) King Henry Video It began with King Henry who wanted to Marry again, again and again. (He ends up having 6 wives) King Henry Video King Henry Video King Henry Video Catholic church did not approve Catholic church did not approve King Henry founded Church of England and made himself leader. King Henry founded Church of England and made himself leader.

Anglicans (Church of England) hated the Catholics and they persecuted each other. Times were religious and intolerant. Some Englishmen wanted more differences between Catholics and Anglicans. The Kind did not go far enough. These people wanted to “PURIFY” the church. They became known as Puritans. Others who wanted to separate were called “SEPERATIST.” King James would not let them practice their religion…sent to jail for it.

PILGRIMS ON THE MOVE All these people were called Pilgrims (Anyone who takes a trip for religious purposes) All these people were called Pilgrims (Anyone who takes a trip for religious purposes) Small group moved to Holland Small group moved to Holland They did not like that their kids were losing English culture and speaking Dutch. They did not like that their kids were losing English culture and speaking Dutch. John Smith’s book (Description of New England) inspired them to move to the new world. John Smith’s book (Description of New England) inspired them to move to the new world.

The Mayflower 1620…Who’s on Board? 102 people Strangers—on Speedwell Strangers—on SpeedwellAdventurersUnhappy In trouble Saints-On Mayflower Religious Want to build a perfect society (UTOPIA?) All: From lower class Expect to work hard Have a trade Ambitious Can’t stand new ides in England Want a better life

The Landing Planned to go to Virginia Planned to go to Virginia Storms and exhaustion send them to Cape Cod or Plymouth Storms and exhaustion send them to Cape Cod or Plymouth Saints & Strangers cause trouble Saints & Strangers cause trouble Sign Mayflower Compact to establish peace and law among men. Sign Mayflower Compact to establish peace and law among men.

December Landing/Hardships Too late to plant crops Too late to plant crops Half of 102 will survive Half of 102 will survive New England cold, wind whipped, rocky,/thin soil New England cold, wind whipped, rocky,/thin soil Soon: Shipping fish, furs and lumber Soon: Shipping fish, furs and lumber Somaset, Squanto and other indians help with planting, fishing, and “pilot” in finding unknown places. Mayflower Song Video Somaset, Squanto and other indians help with planting, fishing, and “pilot” in finding unknown places. Mayflower Song VideoMayflower Song VideoMayflower Song Video

What happened to the Puritans? They leave England under the leadership of John Winthrop They leave England under the leadership of John Winthrop Puritans are well educated…they want to take over the Church of England Puritans are well educated…they want to take over the Church of England Arrive large groups over 1,000 by end of year Arrive large groups over 1,000 by end of year Brought Charter of the Company of the Massachusetts Bay in England Brought Charter of the Company of the Massachusetts Bay in England

Puritans 20,000 came between ,000 came between Want to build a Holy Community Want to build a Holy Community Follow Bible strictly Follow Bible strictly “City Upon a Hill” “City Upon a Hill” Came for religious freedom BUT ONLY FOR THEMSELVES. Came for religious freedom BUT ONLY FOR THEMSELVES. Only Male church members govern. Only Male church members govern.

1. THE PURITANS BELIEVED THAT THE BIBLE WAS GOD'S TRUE LAW, AND THAT IT PROVIDED A PLAN FOR LIVING 2. PEOPLE OF OPPOSING THEOLOGICAL VIEWS WERE ASKED TO LEAVE THE COMMUNITY OR TO BE CONVERTED. 3. THE DOCTRINE OF PREDESTINATION KEPT ALL PURITANS CONSTANTLY WORKING TO DO GOOD IN THIS LIFE TO BE CHOSEN FOR THE NEXT ETERNAL ONE. 4. WORK ETHIC WAS THE BELIEF THAT HARD WORK WAS AN HONOR TO GOD WHICH WOULD LEAD TO A PROSPEROUS REWARD. Puritan Doctrine

1. TWO ENGLISH DIVERSIONS WERE BANNED IN THEIR NEW ENGLAND COLONIES; DRAMA AND RELIGIOUS MUSIC 2. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY, FREE SCHOOLING WAS OFFERED FOR ALL CHILDREN. PURITANS FORMED THE FIRST FORMAL SCHOOL IN 1635, CALLED THE ROXBURY LATIN SCHOOL….LATER BECOMES HARVARD THE MORAL CHARACTER OF ENGLAND AND AMERICA WERE SHAPED IN PART BY THE WORDS AND ACTIONS OF THIS STRONG GROUP OF CHRISTIAN BELIEVERS CALLED THE PURITANS.